Regional QHSE Manager in Norton

Logistics done differently. Ready for a change? Looking for a role that can elevate your career? We are looking for someone like you. The role will provide practical, operational QHSE support to multiple sites, contracts and operational teams. The Regional QHSE Manager will assist sites in understanding and meeting legal, company and customer requirements, while promoting consistent application of XPO policies, procedures and management systems. The role requires regular travel across the region and may include national support, overnight stays and attendance at other XPO locations where business needs require.

Pay, benefits and more: We are looking to offer a salary up to £51,000 depending upon experience plus a car allowance. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You will have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Site QHSE Support: Provide competent and practical QHSE advice to site, transport and operational management teams. Conduct regular site visits, safety walks and reviews, escalating significant or unresolved risks to the QHSE Business Unit Partner. Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation.
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work: Review and support the development of suitable and sufficient risk assessments, method statements and Safe Systems of Work. Ensure controls reflect actual operations and are reviewed following incidents, changes or emerging risks.
• Legal and Company Compliance: Support sites in meeting applicable legal, customer and XPO QHSE requirements. Assist with the implementation of policies, procedures, statutory inspections and appropriate compliance records. Work closely with QHSE BUP and the Company solicitors with respect to claims and litigation.
• Auditing and Assurance: Conduct or support internal audits, compliance inspections and site gap analyses. Assist sites with audit readiness, corrective action plans and verification that agreed improvements have been effectively completed.
• Incident Management and Investigation: Support the reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses, vehicle collisions, environmental events and quality failures. Review investigation quality, root causes and corrective actions, and communicate relevant learning across the Business Unit.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Review QHSE performance data to identify trends, recurring events and areas requiring intervention. Support the preparation of Business Unit reports, scorecards and improvement plans, including accurate use of Evotix.
• Training, Briefings and Engagement: Deliver QHSE training, toolbox talks, workshops and management briefings. Coach managers in their responsibilities and promote colleague participation in hazard reporting, consultation and continuous improvement.
• Operational and Project Support: Provide QHSE input into new contracts, operational changes, site moves, equipment introductions and changes to working methods. Support operational meetings, customer requirements and wider Business Unit projects nationally when required.
• Environmental and Sustainability Support: Assist sites in managing waste, fuel, spills, pollution risks, energy, water and environmental reporting. Support environmental incident response and promote practical improvements in resource efficiency and sustainability performance.
• Quality Management Support: Support the implementation of quality management processes. Assist sites with corrective actions, document control and continual improvement activities.
• Dangerous Goods Support: Where appropriately qualified, provide guidance on ADR, IMDG and company dangerous goods procedures.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Essential NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Operational or managerial experience within a logistics, transport, distribution or similar environment.
• Practical understanding of transport and site-based operational risks.
• Ability to understand and balance QHSE requirements with the operational and commercial needs of a site.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering training, toolbox talks, briefings or presentations to colleagues.
• Ability to review risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work and operational procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
• Confidence to influence, coach and appropriately challenge managers and operational colleagues.
• Ability to analyse information, identify trends and produce clear reports.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including possible overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser qualification.
• IMDG training or practical experience of maritime dangerous goods requirements.
• Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience investigating significant incidents or vehicle collisions.

Be Part of Something Big: We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.