SHEQ Manager

We are looking for a SHEQ Manager to join our growing team on a Permanent, hybrid working basis, at our Thornbury site in Bristol. The SHEQ function consists of providing competence advice and assurance around Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Well-being, ESG including environment and Integrated Management System (IMS) compliance.

As SHEQ Manager, you will be partnering with your site operational teams, as well as your Head of SHEQ to implement and manage Gist’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and SHEQ department strategy. The SHEQ Manager will also have the opportunity to continuously implement and seek innovative approaches and foster continuous improvement, whilst driving a culture of excellence within all designated sites.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Access to a wide range of well-being support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Role details:

Salary: £55K - £65K p/a (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Mon - Fri

Location: Gist Bristol (Thornbury), BS35 5UT

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the General Manager on all SHEQ Matters related to your sites, including your local stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provide competent Health, Safety and Environmental advice to ensure compliance at your designated sites with relevant legal, IMS standards and applicable ISO requirements.
• Facilitate the implementation of SHEQ Strategy in partnership with the operations ensuring initiatives and alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Be the subject matter expert to site leadership team of all SHEQ related matters dealing with day-to-day enquiries, and where required escalate or work in partnership with the wider team to find a suitable solution.
• Review accident trends, hazard reporting data, IMS dashboard information and identify required corrective action or new emerging risk in partnership with the leadership teams.
• Create site specific Safety Action/Improvement Plans.
• Undertake SHEQ management systems audits/inspections, as required.
• Complete monthly relevant SHEQ audits including required actions are identified and closed out in timely manner, this accountability extends to all IMS modules.
• Assume role as lead incident investigator in Level 3 Incidents, whilst assisting and support site management in other relevant accident, incidents and injuries investigations ensuring relevant key stakeholders are involved, and suitable corrective actions are identified and implemented promptly.
• Creating and provide accurate reports on key issues and progress against the Gist SHEQ Strategy, Safety Action Plans, and site Risk Registers for stakeholders and senior management.
• Partner with Engineering and Transport teams on SHEQ-related matters, in order to drive a standard and consistent approach to safety.
• Mentor and coach operational managers to ensure SHEQ compliance /improvement, and undertake weekly inspections.
• Manage and support on the launch and implementation of SHEQ wider team project initiatives, ensuring that operational sites are compliant.
• Oversee and manage the applicable training requirements to ensure consistent and appropriate training is delivered effectively by site trainers.
• Manage emergency planning and arrangements in partnership with operational teams, including testing of emergency plans to ensure readiness for any eventuality and to align with our legal obligations.
• Be the subject matter expert on EcoOnline, providing help and support to the site management teams to enable them to access the relevant data.
• Monitor all IMS module inspections and reviews, ensuring that any corrective actions are raised and owned by leadership teams at respective sites.
• Ensure network wide CAPAs are assigned to the site and implemented/closed out by the site teams.
• Implement and share best practices and key learnings across locations to drive consistency and improvement in SHEQ performance.
• Facilitate and manage local insurance claims.
• Act as the primary contact for external agencies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and create operational documentation to reflect work done and in line with what good looks like.
• Drive a culture of continuous Improvement that looks to achieve industry best practice as well as Gist standards.

In addition to site operations, you will be expected to:

• Carry out independent IMS assurance audits at other depots, as directed by the Head of SHEQ – Retail Distribution (quarterly)
• Provide additional SHEQ guidance/support to other areas of the business as directed by the Head of SHEQ – Retail Distribution
• Work collaboratively with the SHEQ function and attending key SHEQ meetings
• Support the wider People, Safety and Culture (PS&C) team to help driver a better Gist Culture and employee experience where everyone goes home safe and well to their families every day
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments, industry trends, and SHEQ management best practices relevant to the logistics and supply chain industry, ensuring that Gist remains compliant with applicable regulations and achieves relevant certifications

Who you are:

• NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent and minimum Grad member of IOSH (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of SHEQ principles and practices.
• Proven experience in a health and safety management role within a medium or high-risk industry, indicating a proven track record of effectively managing SHEQ programs.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to convey information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and driving alignment towards SHEQ objectives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, operationally challenging environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Logistics/Distribution sector including familiarity with materials handling equipment (MHE), enabling you to address industry-specific SHEQ challenges effectively.
• Experience in accident and incident management & investigation skills, allowing you to effectively analyse incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Self-starter and driven to deliver results with minimal day-to-day guidance.
• Ability to deliver within a busy and pressurised work environment.

Desirable:       

• Institute of Environmental Assessment Certificate (or equivalent)
• Internal auditor experience.
• Mental Health First Aider qualified.
• Facilities, building property or engineering safety management knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO standards including lead auditor (working towards considered)
• Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards)

Why Gist? 

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and well-being, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.