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Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality)

Employer
International Logistics Group
Location
Based in East Grinstead. Ad hoc travel in the South region is required, so ability to travel and full driving licence is essential.
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience, plus car allowance
Closing date
10 Jan 2023

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Sector
Logistics, Warehouse
Function
Human Resources
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

About ILG

ILG has grown to become a market leader in fulfilment, warehousing and logistics services. During this time, it has evolved alongside the e-commerce wave and major developments in the courier and freight industries to be the pick pack and ship, service for online businesses.

We are an ambitious fast paced growing business. We are looking for a motivated and adaptive individual to come and join the ILG Team and help us on our journey supporting internal and external recruitment. The Recruitment Assistant is key to support the recruitment, scheduling administration and onboarding administrative procedures relating to the recruitment, employment and onboarding of staff.

Our dedicated staff take pride in delivering first class services to our clients. They enjoy the benefits of working for an expanding business, continually developing their skills and being encouraged to take on new challenges.

Your Role

This key role will be pivotal in achieving our growth strategy. Reporting directly to the Deputy Managing Director, this role sets the strategic direction for Facilities, Sustainability, Health & Safety and Security. The role will work with principal stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation to continuously develop policy, related procedures and standards in all aspects of specialist functions. The role will; (i) ensure our standards and performance against key metrics are achieved, sustained, and improved upon; (ii) ensure that our commitment to meet all legal obligations is discharged; and (iii) that ILG's reputation for the promotion of sector-leading practices is established and implemented.
  • Set the strategic direction for Facilities, Sustainability Health & Safety and Security
  • Provide leadership, coaching and training to specialist functions department heads
  • Improve performance through the implementation of relevant management systems
  • Act as the Responsible Person for all health and safety matters across ILG, identifying and responding to current legal and best practice requirements engendering a culture of awareness and pro-active contribution
  • Initiate and oversee a health and safety leadership change programme across the organisation
  • Overall effective management of the budget
  • Effective liaison, support and assistance between security head and subcontractors
  • Ensure adherence to legislation and agreed regulatory bodies' processes and procedures
  • Review and develop ILG's health, safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure consistent implementation across the organisation
  • Work proactively with managers and other key employees to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of specialist functions
  • Ensure that rigorous group risk assessment and incident management systems are in place and followed across the organisation
  • Direct, manage and maintain contact with internal and external clients/customers for feedback on specialist functions
  • Implement systems to ensure internal and external buildings, machinery and equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard
  • Support the facilities manager to procure contractors to undertake alterations to facilities ensuring value for money and all ILG's health and safety procedures are complied with
  • Agree overall budget for premises related contracts for all sites, ensuring costs and service levels are controlled e.g., waste management, canteen facilities, personal hygiene services etc.
  • Co-ordinate all facilities issues relating to the opening of new premises including development and management of the project plan


About You

To join the team, you'll need:
  • Relevant professional qualifications e.g. ESG, health and safety (or equivalent)
  • Significant experience in managing Facilities, H&S, Security and Sustainability including acting as Responsible Person for H&S
  • Recent proven experience of working in a health and safety role at a similar level and bringing about cultural change within an organisation
  • Experience in coaching, training and mentoring to develop team knowledge and expertise
  • Experience of successfully managing projects
  • Leadership experience including providing support, advice and encouragement in colleague's development
  • Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing workplace wellbeing initiatives and how they add value to an organisation
  • Ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are completed within time constraints. excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of health, safety legislation, and risk management.
  • Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on Facilities, H&S, Security, and Sustainability

Company

About ILG

We’re one of the UK's top delivery and fulfilment businesses. That means we store, pack, personalise, gift-wrap and distribute high-value products to consumers and retailers across the world. Our customers range from boutique start-ups to global designer and luxury businesses, mostly fashion, beauty and wellbeing brands.

Great people have always been a cornerstone of ILG. And, because we’re growing fast and coming up to our busiest time of year, we’re on the lookout for more great people to join our amazing team.

We rely on a talented and engaged workforce that’s ready to go the extra mile for our customers. In return we go further to reward our people and share our success. So, we give a voice to all our colleagues on sustainability, health and safety and other essential issues. We run ‘staff member of the month’ awards to spotlight star performers. And we have a lively social committee to ensure we play as hard as we work!

Why join ILG? Here are few good reasons…

  • We’re a fast-moving business, so no two days are the same
  • A variety of work patterns and overtime hours to suit you
  • We invest in you with ongoing training and development
  • We believe in working hard and having fun
  • Share in our business-wide supportive, ‘can do’ attitude
  • Access opportunities to progress your career internally at ILG
  • Enjoy 22 days holiday, rising to 25 days with length of service
  • Benefit from our annual salary review process
  • ‘Charity of the year’ and other fundraising opportunities
  • Annual awards ceremony and party to celebrate individual and company success

As an inclusive employer we feel our workforce should mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. So, we promote equality and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Take a look at the jobs available in ILG’s warehouse, customer services and HR teams >>

Warehouse operations are at the centre of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like order picking, embroidery, gift-wrapping, product engraving and packing adds something special to their brand. If you’re interested in doing this type of work in a clean and efficient warehouse environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0844 264 8000
Location
Logistics House
Charles Avenue
 Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TQ
United Kingdom
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