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Job Title: SHEQ Manager

Location: Bristol, BS35 3UT GB (Main)

Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

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 includes 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 partner with your site operational teams and your Head of SHEQ to implement and manage Gist’s IMS and SHEQ department strategy. The SHEQ Manager will also have opportunities to innovate and foster continuous improvement, promoting 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 benefits we offer:
• 20% M&S discount on most items including furniture, fashion, and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Discounted 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)
• Wide range of well-being support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored induction and training schemes for your development
• Cycle to work scheme

Role details:

Salary: £55K - £65K p/a DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours/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 stakeholders and suppliers
• Be the subject matter expert for site leadership on SHEQ issues, managing day-to-day inquiries and escalating when necessary
• Create and provide accurate reports on SHEQ strategy, safety action plans, and risk registers for stakeholders and senior management
• Collaborate with Engineering and Transport teams to ensure safety standards
• Support the launch and implementation of SHEQ projects, ensuring site compliance
• Manage emergency planning and testing to ensure readiness and legal compliance

In addition, you will:

• Conduct IMS assurance audits at other depots as directed
• Provide SHEQ guidance to other business areas
• Participate in SHEQ meetings and support the wider People, Safety, and Culture team
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry best practices

Who you are:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, and IOSH membership or equivalent
• Strong understanding of SHEQ principles and practices
• Proven experience in a health and safety management role in a medium/high-risk industry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of logistics/distribution sector and materials handling equipment
• Experience in incident investigation and management
• Self-motivated and results-driven

Desirable qualifications include:

• Environmental assessment certification
• Internal auditor experience
• Mental Health First Aider qualification
• Facilities or engineering safety management knowledge
• ISO standards knowledge and lead auditor qualification (working towards)
• Chartered IOSH membership (working towards)

Why Gist?

At Gist, safety and people are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being inclusive, fair, and fostering development. We align with M&S’s sustainability commitments and aim to lead the retail industry into a greener, faster, and more inspiring future. Join us to make an impact.

We are an inclusive organization. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please share your requirements with us. We are committed to a fair and transparent process.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies directly. Unsolicited agency contacts will not be accepted.

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