QHSE Contract Manager

Are you driven by Health & Safety? Can you engage and lead others to build the future with you? Looking to make a real difference in your next role? Look no further!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead, drive and continually improve the QSHE culture, champion the GXO philosophy in the management and communication of health, safety and environment to create a best‑in‑class safety culture.
• Ensure that all health, safety and environmental matters are dealt with efficiently, effectively and in line with legislation and best practice.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers to better understand and meet their QSHE based requirements.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience in a similar multi‑site QSHE Manager role, ideally within warehouse and transport environments, with detailed knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level 6 qualification in Health & Safety) qualified as a minimum.
• Experience of leading audits, delivering outputs and an understanding of CI principles.
• People focussed; able to demonstrate empathy, engagement, and development.
• An effective problem solver who considers and validates facts before making decisions and shows conviction in own judgement.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £60,000 per annum and receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days. Benefits include a company car or car allowance of £505 per calendar month, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, saving scheme and much more. GXO University provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that suits you. Internal promotions are a strong focus, with over 60% last year.

This full‑time, permanent position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with regular travel to regional distribution centres in Bolton, Bristol and London Gateway. You will take responsibility for all health and safety at site and support the zero‑by‑2025 campaign by championing occupational health, safety and environmental awareness throughout the contract while leading from the front.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and a Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.