Part of a global network, LOGISTEED UK Limited (formerly Vantec) are headquartered in Washington, Sunderland and owned by the LOGISTEED Group, is one of the top logistic providers in the Japanese market.
LOGISTEED UK Limited operates purpose‑built Processing Centres, with teams embedded directly within customer operations across 13 sites in total within the UK. Its head office sits within a 40,500 sq metre facility at Hillthorn Business Park in Washington, Sunderland, supported by a second 38,750 sq metre facility at Turbine Business Park less than a mile away, and a third Sunderland site leased to a partner. The company also manages a 3,300 sq metre centre in Basingstoke. All three locations are strategically positioned close to major transport routes, ports and airports to support efficient UK and international distribution.
We deliver high‑quality logistics services to manufacturers in the automotive, premium automotive, construction machinery, commercial lighting, electric battery, offshore renewable energy, HVAC and fashion sectors.
Specialising in contract logistics, transportation and process design, we use a range of innovative ways to add value to our clients, creating strong partnerships and investing in a deep understanding of our customers’ business; their customers; the challenges they face and the goals they want to achieve.
Our services include Last-Mile / Just-In-Time (JIT) logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Kitting, Sequencing, Decant, Linefeed and freight forwarding with track and trace. Our operations are underpinned by flexible and agile systems which integrate seamlessly with our customers to create robust processes.
LOGISTEED UK created the UK’s first immersive ‘living warehouse’ in 2018 and continues to pioneer work in immersive technology. Virtual Interactive Experience (VIE) is an immersive platform that uses 360-degree and 270-degree interactive projection to create realistic environments for training, sales and learning.
LOGISTEED UK are trailblazing within the industry in our drive to be carbon neutral and net zero by 2050. Through the introduction of interactive and engaging VIE 3D immersive suites; Virtual Reality and Fork Lift Truck Simulators, recycling initiatives and by increasing our fleet of low carbon transport to include electric and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
We focus on building positivity and energy in our business, recognising the work of our teams. We value the communities around us, and we are extremely focused on ‘home grown talent’ with commitment to nurturing and growing our own people. With LOGISTEED UK is not just a job, it’s a career and it’s here for the taking.
Health, Safety and Environment Manager
Are you an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact across a national operation?
LOGISTEED UK Limited is seeking an exceptional Senior HSE Manager to lead, develop and drive our Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across our UK business.
This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for all aspects of HSE across multiple UK locations, leading a team of six HSE professionals and partnering closely with operational and senior leadership teams to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance and employee wellbeing.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the head of HSE, the Senior HSE Manager will provide both strategic and operational leadership for Health, Safety and Environmental management across the UK business.
We are looking for someone who can go beyond compliance – a visible and influential leader who can inspire a positive safety culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure HSE excellence is embedded throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the UK HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
- Provide leadership, coaching and development to a team of six HSE professionals.
- Ensure compliance with all UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, review and implement HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement, leadership visibility and employee involvement.
- Lead risk management initiatives, audits, inspections and corrective action programmes.
- Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, ensuring the business remains compliant and ahead of industry requirements.
- Analyse HSE performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and preventive actions.
- Work closely with operational leaders to embed best practice and continuous improvement across all locations.
- Support occupational health, wellbeing, emergency preparedness and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Represent LOGISTEED UK Limited with customers, regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.
UK wide, regular travel across UK sites.
About You
You will be an experienced HSE leader with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation, from shop floor colleagues through to senior management.
Summary of Main Duties
1 Lead and deliver the UK HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
2 Provide leadership, coaching and development to a team of six HSE professionals.
3 Ensure compliance with all UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
4 Develop, review and implement HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
5 Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement, leadership visibility and employee involvement.
6 Lead risk management initiatives, audits, inspections and corrective action programmes.
7 Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, ensuring the business remains compliant and ahead of industry requirements.
8 Analyse HSE performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
9 Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and preventive actions.
10 Work closely with operational leaders to embed best practice and continuous improvement across all locations.
11 Support occupational health, wellbeing, emergency preparedness and environmental sustainability initiatives.
12 Represent LOGISTEED UK Limited with customers, regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.
13 Work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of Health and Safety within their areas of responsibility.
14 Ensure that rigorous risk assessment are in place to identify hazards and to ensure that appropriate control measures are in place.
15 Maintain a record of all risk assessments and monitor progress of actions required to implement effective control measures, for risks identified.
16 Discuss areas for improvement with relevant staff and/or external bodies and agree appropriate corrective action.
17 Assist with fire risk assessments according to an agreed schedule and in line with legal requirements.
18 Liaise with Occupational Health Service staff on health surveillance where a risk assessment has identified a need. Maintain appropriate records.
19 Provide staff with comprehensive and relevant information and training on LOGISTEED UK Health and Safety systems and procedures, including advising on equipment purchase and workplace practices.
20 Maintain the accident and ‘near-miss’ database and prepare reports on Health and Safety performance, using statistical and other analytical tools. Inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of accidents or incidents that require notification.
21 Support the planning and implementation of fire drills and other evacuation procedures, e.g. as part of each site's Emergency Evacuation Plan/Arrangements.
22 Ensure that appropriate records are maintained in compliance with legal requirements, e.g. COSHH, and that necessary notices are displayed and reviewed.
23 Design and deliver training sessions on key areas of LOGISTEED UK activity in relation to Health and Safety, and support the delivery of other training programmes, including new staff induction and Manager training.
24 Be a member of and support site Health and Safety Committees and actively promote a safe environment throughout all locations.
25 Attend regular update training on Health and Safety legislation and the application of key policies in a warehouse environment and advise LOGISTEED UK management of key developments and areas for change/improvement.
26 Ensure compliance with, and implementation of, all LOGISTEED UK policies and procedures that impact on the delivery of effective Health and Safety systems, including Data Protection, the Single Equality Scheme and Safeguarding.
27 To drive Health & Safety awareness and maintain visibility on the shop floor.
28 To relate Health and Safety issues/performance issues to supervision and Operators through briefs and Safety Flash distribution.
29 Conducting regular Audits.
30 Any other duties as covered by your contract of employment.
Employment accountabilities
Stakeholder/Customer:
- Create a positive health and safety image of the company, by being responsive and prompt in responding to requests for health and safety support.
- Understands and explores the customers (internal or external) needs and can adapt a service to ensure delivery of a useful and appropriate quality of health and safety service.
- Actively ensure the upstream customer is fully satisfied with the level of health and safety service being provided, whilst providing health and safety support to operations at all levels.
- Ensure supervisory members are aware of the importance of health and safety and support and monitor their performance.
Staff/People/Team:
- Actively communicate with line managers, employees and customers, to effectively support health and safety and communicate any problems and concerns.
- Monitor Safety Officer activity, to ensure Health and Safety KPI’s and objectives are achieved.
- Enforce safe working practices and duty of care for team members.
- Promote health and safety performance management.
Processes:
- Monitor the daily health and safety standards, in areas of their responsibility.
- Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are complied with.
- Ensure GK compliance to meet company health and safety objectives.
- Support the operation with clear, concise decision making and problem solving.
Results:
- Pursue health and safety continual improvement through audit findings.
- Ensure full and complete accident investigation reports are completed.
- Apply 5 WHY analysis to serious accidents/incidents.
- Display visible health and safety leadership qualities.
- Maintain a strong safety performance.
- Ensure Site Safety Audit programs are up to date and completed.
- Monitor 5s standards of housekeeping.
- Achieve personal development objectives.
Financial:
- Financial responsibility including budgets and forecasting
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of working within a Health and Safety team.
- Experience of Managing a Health and Safety Team.
- An understanding of health and safety legislation.
- Ability to apply specialist health and safety knowledge.
Competencies
Essential
- Developing Self.
- Communicating.
- Leading and influencing Health and Safety Officers and Employees.
- External and Internal Customer Focus.
- Planning, Managing and Prioritising Work.
- Analysis and Problem Solving.
- Initiative and Decision Making.
- Providing Direction.
- Collaborative Working.
- Change Management.
- Achieving Success.
Education and Qualifications
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.
Other
Essential
- Must be capable of managing Health and Safety Team.
- Must be aware of and/or can develop health and safety arrangements, in line with the LOGISTEED UK Health and Safety Policy.
- Must be able to support and implement the delivery of the LOGISTEED UK Safety Strategy
- Willingness to pursue progression as departmental “Champion”, for specific area of expertise.
- Must be flexible to work occasional hours as and when required to provide specialist support and accident investigation.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
