Health & Safety Officer in Southampton

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Role Summary

The Health & Safety Officer is a key tactical role designed to support the H&S Manager in maintaining a robust safety culture across our logistics and processing sites. With approximately 3 years of post‑graduate experience, you will bridge the gap between high‑level strategy and on‑the‑ground operational excellence. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day administration of our safety management systems, conducting site inspections, assisting with ISO audits, and acting as a primary point of contact for frontline staff to ensure a "timely and incident‑free" environment.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres and Tools
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Bike to Work

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Assist the H&S Manager in optimizing and updating Safety Management Systems to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 45001, 9001, and 14001.
• Inspections & Auditing: Conduct regular site safety inspections and internal audits. Document findings, track corrective actions to completion, and ensure all equipment (including fleet and workshop tools) meets safety standards.
• Incident Investigation: Support the H&S Manager in investigating incidents and near‑misses. Use root‑cause analysis to identify trends and help communicate "lessons learned" to the wider team to prevent recurrence.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain H&S databases and KPIs. Prepare monthly reports on safety performance, highlighting areas for improvement and tracking the success of new safety initiatives.
• Training Coordination: Deliver tool‑box talks and safety inductions for new hires and contractors. Maintain accurate training records and identify gaps in staff certifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify practical ways to increase operational efficiency without compromising safety, aligned with NVD’s commitment to innovation and technology.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Certification: NEBOSH/IOSH General Certificate (Level 3) is required; working towards a NEBOSH/IOSH Diploma or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years post‑graduate experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within logistics, automotive, or heavy industry.
• Standards: Foundational knowledge of ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence staff at all levels. Proficient in data management and report writing.
• License: A full, clean driving licence is essential for travel between NVD sites.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. In Ireland and the UK, the logistics and transport sector has traditionally seen lower representation of women and minority groups. NVD actively encourages applications from all backgrounds to help us build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.