Compliance Manager

Bleckmann is a market leader in supply chain management (SCM) services for fashion and lifestyle brands. Established in 1862, Bleckmann has evolved from a transportation company into a provider of complete supply chain solutions, with specific expertise in e-fulfillment. With a strong base in Europe, the company has expanded to the U.S. and Asia, enabling Bleckmann to serve customers worldwide. Thanks to our investments and extensive experience in IT solutions, we offer a unified platform to our clients across the globe.

With approximately 6,500 team members, we work every day to support our customers and deliver on their promises. With a turnover of €626 million, Bleckmann has the scale and flexibility to provide world-class solutions. Would you like to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to our growing success? Visit www.bleckmann.com to learn more and explore opportunities to start your career with Bleckmann.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Main purpose of job

• To promote a positive and proactive approach to safety; creating and championing safe working practices and ensuring that safety is the business’ number one priority.
• To ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies relating to Health & Safety.
• To ensure all company Health & Safety procedures are implemented and actioned effectively.

Key tasks

• Monitor and implement Health & Safety compliance across the UK business.
• Undertake inductions and site tours for new employees, visitors, contractors, and agency employees.
• Review existing risk assessments and create new risk assessments.
• Monitor and review current and new policies and procedures related to Health & Safety.
• Control hazardous substances on site, including risk assessments, waste disposal, and the COSHH register, ensuring all relevant information is available upon request.
• Implement safe operational procedures and ensure these are delivered to the workforce and understood.
• Undertake regular workplace inspections, report findings and actions, including action follow-up.
• Ensure adequate resources are available across all departments and shifts to cover first aid & fire wardens.
• Lead in-house training with employees, managers & team leaders with regards to Health & Safety.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with current legislation.
• Facilitate safety campaigns, safety briefs, safety alerts, safety stand downs, and event sharing in a consistent and relevant manner.
• Maintain records of inspections, reports, findings and ensure any actions from these are closed out once complete.
• Maintain records of incidents, accidents, and near miss reports and ensure the tracker is updated.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses promptly and implement actions and controls to reduce reoccurrences.
• Support managers and team leaders with investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Keep up to date and maintain knowledge of all Health & Safety Legislation related to our business needs.
• Facilitate & Chair Health & Safety committee meetings, recording minutes and ensure actions are carried out.
• Assist with uploading data at site level for statistical reporting.
• Engage and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, management, and employees.
• Attend bi-monthly SLT meetings to update the leadership team on site health & safety matters.
• Assess the suitability of PPE requirements and ensure standards are maintained.
• Support Facilities in the engagement of suitable contractor services, monitor onsite contractors, and ensure they carry out work safely.
• Coach & Mentor Health & Safety representatives.
• Review, monitor & Coordinate business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans.

Profile:

Qualifications

• IOSH Minimum.
• NEBOSH Level 3. Or working towards.
• Dangerous Goods.

Agilities

• Change Mindset – You are confident working in a change environment, displaying a ‘can-do’ attitude and supporting others along the way. You see change as an opportunity and challenge the status quo; implementing change for the better within your role. You support your teams through change and develop them to have a positive change mindset.
• Operational Focus – You consistently deliver core processes and operational benefits through your team with a keen focus on continuous improvement.
• Personal Development – You have a strong awareness of your development needs. You seek out feedback; take ownership and are intentional about pursuing stretching development opportunities. You reflect on your learning to continually improve. You own and drive your personal development plan. You motivate and support your team to do the same.
• Strategic Thinking – You understand the impact your role and your function have on the organisation’s strategic agenda. You plan for now, with an eye on the immediate future. You involve your team in the key initiatives within your business unit.
• Influence – You adapt your style to suit your audience to gain buy-in. You influence your team/peer group and upwards to line manager. You know your relevant internal contacts and actively engage with them.
• Inspirational Leadership – You clearly communicate and engage effectively with others across all levels and have credibility in your delivery. You are a role model for the values and lead by example. You are highly visible to your team and show integrity as a leader.

What do we offer?

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our client’s successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary; ranging from £36,000 to £38,000 dependent on skills and experience.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Death in Service Scheme.
• Health and Well-being initiatives.

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: oksana.bas@bleckmann.com

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