Health and Safety Manager

Who are Culina? 

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.  

Life in this role 

As part of our, Contract Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Health and Safety Manager. 

As a EHS Manager you will be the first point of contact for Health & Safety advice. The EHS Manager will be responsible to drive the Health & Safety culture on sites and promote and encourage a safe, open and honest working environment including raising awareness of Health & Safety, Quality and Environment standards required. The role will be inclusive of managing compliance, facilities for the site and property management for our tenants.

This role will cover sites -  Voltaic and Goresbrook based in Dagenham.

Working hours:Monday to Friday, 8.00-16.00 (40 hour week)

Key Duties of an EHS Manager:

• Preparing and completing Health and Safety audits, ensuring documentation is fully updated.
• Conducting customer auditing, BRC and internal auditing.
• Playing an active role in monthly Health and Safety meetings.
• Devising safety briefs including safety conversations across the site.
• Assessing COSHH (Control of Systems Hazardous to Health) and assessing risk associated.
• Maintaining role of Fire Marshall and Racking Inspector and training employees of evacuation procedures.
• Managing controlled documents and controlling permits to work for contractors on site.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety for the site in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Implementing and maintaining third party quality agreements to ensure continuous and integrity of the supply of critical equipment and components.  
• Property Management - Maintaining contact with tenants on site with regards to H&S queries and compliance. 
• Facilities management - Point of contact for contractors etc for both sites. 

What you’ll need... 

• Strong knowledge in Health & Safety legislation, good working practices as well as regulatory inspections/servicing compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Ability to demonstrate sound experience of ensuring a secure and safe site.
• Proven experience of a fast-moving distribution environment with experience of applying root cause and trend analysis.
• Experience of Health & Safety audits, project management and applying of Quality Risk Management.
• Ability to expedite non-conformities/compliance as a result of audit inspections.
• Able to provide the methodology to encourage continuous improvements in order to implement best practices.
• PC literate with a sound working knowledge of MS Office, with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence employees and customers.
• Good time management skills with the ability and desire to solve problems.
• RoSPA qualification and HACCP experience is advantageous 
• IOSH and NEBOSH qualification is essential

What is in it for you? 

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme. 
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. 
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. 
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.