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 in Clonshaugh. Our SHEQ professionals provide competence advice and assurance around Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, and Integrated Management System (IMS) compliance.
As the SHEQ Manager, you will be partnering with your site operational team, as well as your Head of SHEQ, to implement and manage Gist's Integrated Management System (IMS) as well as the functional strategy. The SHEQ Manager will also have the opportunity to deliver continuous improvement initiatives, 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)
* Private Health Insurance
* 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)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing 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
Hours:
37.5 per week
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
Salary:
€80,000 per annum (DOE)
Location:
Clonshaugh, with travel to Belfast (one day/week)
What You'll Do
* Be the subject matter expert - partner with the General Manager and wider leadership team on all SHEQ matters related to your sites, including your local stakeholders and suppliers
* Provide competent SHEQ advice to ensure compliance at your designated sites with relevant legal and IMS standards
* Facilitate the implementation of the SHEQ Strategy in partnership with the operations ensuring initiatives and alignment with organisational goals and objectives
* Review accident trends, hazard reporting data, dashboard information and identify required corrective action or emerging risk in partnership with the leadership teams.
* Create and drive collaborative working to implement site specific SHEQ Improvement Plans
* Undertake SHEQ management system audits/inspections, as required
* Assume the role as lead incident investigator and assist site management in incident investigations ensuring relevant key stakeholders are involved, and suitable corrective actions are implemented
* Create and provide accurate reports on key issues and progress against the Gist SHEQ Strategy and SHEQ Action Plans for stakeholders and senior management
* Partner with cross functional teams on SHEQ-related matters, in order to drive a standard and consistent approach to SHEQ
* Mentor and coach operational managers to ensure SHEQ compliance and improvement
* 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
* Provide coaching and assistance to the site management teams to enable them to access the relevant data from the relevant online reporting systems
* Monitor all IMS module inspections and reviews, ensuring that any corrective actions are raised and owned by the site leadership team.
* Implement and share good practices and key learnings 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 including a Safety Statement for each site
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
In addition to dedicated Business Unit activities, you will be expected to:
* Carry out independent IMS assurance audits at other sites
* Provide additional SHEQ guidance and support to other areas of the business
* Work collaboratively with the SHEQ function and attending key SHEQ meetings
* Support the wider operational teams 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.
* Maintain continuing professional development
Who You Are
* NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent and minimum Certified member of IOSH
* 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
* Experience in accident and incident management and investigation skills, allowing you to effectively analyse incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
* Self-starter and driven to deliver results with minimal day-to-day guidance
Desirable
* Knowledge of the Logistics/Distribution sector including familiarity with materials handling equipment (MHE), enabling you to address industry-specific SHEQ challenges effectively
* Internal Auditor Certification
* Knowledge and experience in ISO standards
* 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 wellbeing, 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.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.