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Transport Safety & Compliance Manager

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Sainsbury's

Oct 19, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Logistics
  • London

Requirements

  • As a Transport & Safety Compliance Manager, you are a highly experienced safety professional with a proven track record in managing safety and transport operations in a logistics environment.
  • Ideally with (or working towards) your DGSA qualification, NEBOSH Diploma, you possess the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the oversight and improvement of transport safety KPIs across the organisation.
  • Your ability to communicate effectively with external regulators, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders and experience in working to OHSAS and ISO standards demonstrate your capability to lead investigations, drive performance improvements, and develop robust safety strategies that positively impact the organisation's overall safety performance and transport KPIs.

Responsibilities

  • As the Transport & Safety Compliance Manager at Sainsbury's, you will lead the oversight and improvement of transport safety KPI's across the Sainsbury's Group and 3rd party outsourced safety relationships in the logistics division.
  • You will manage key stakeholder relationships to create and enable the national transport safety strategy for the business, ensuring the end-to-end operation is safe and legal while managing trends and insights effectively.
  • As the lead Transport Safety SME, you will investigate serious incidents, report transport safety statistics from a Group-wide perspective, and develop clear strategies for RTA / harm / accident reduction.
  • Additionally, you will collaborate with senior leaders to devise robust strategies for improving safety performance and transport KPI's, translating them into reduced harm, improved accident / RTA statistics, and claim repudiation, ultimately driving success in the role.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position is mainly home-based with regular nationwide travel.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 25 October 2024.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type for this position is permanent.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Ideal qualifications include a DGSA qualification and a NEBOSH Diploma.

Is experience in safety management required?

Yes, a proven track record in managing safety and transport operations in a logistics environment is required.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located at the Holborn Store Support Centre - Field Based and Home, London, EC1N 2HT.

What will be the main responsibilities of the Transport Safety & Compliance Manager?

The main responsibilities include leading the oversight and improvement of transport safety KPIs, managing key stakeholder relationships, investigating serious incidents, and collaborating with senior leaders to improve safety performance.

Who will this role report to?

The role will involve collaboration with senior leaders within the Sainsbury's Group.

Does this role involve travel?

Yes, the role involves regular nationwide travel.

What business area does this position fall under?

This position falls under the Corporate Services business area.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.