QHSE Advisor - #2171139

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces? Do you enjoy influencing operational teams, driving a positive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across a large, fast-paced logistics operation?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a QHSE Advisor to join our GXO Direct operation in Sherburn-in-Elmet. This is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30, where you'll support the QHSE Manager in delivering exceptional health, safety and environmental standards across a busy multi-customer distribution centre.

As part of the site leadership support team, you'll champion best practice, promote a proactive safety culture and work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with legal requirements while driving continuous improvement across the business.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're offering a salary of £42,000 per annum, alongside 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, a company-sponsored pension scheme, life assurance, access to a 24/7 online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also benefit from our MyBenefits platform, offering high-street discounts, cashback schemes, cycle-to-work options and a range of wellbeing benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support the QHSE Manager in ensuring all health, safety and environmental matters are managed in line with legislation, company policies and industry best practice
• Review, develop and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work, ensuring operational activities are conducted safely and in compliance with legal requirements
• Lead and support site audits, inspections, investigations and reporting activities, identifying opportunities to improve compliance and overall site performance
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to managers and colleagues, helping to develop a strong safety-first culture and improve awareness across the operation
• Analyse QHSE performance data, produce reports for site leadership and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, compliance and operational excellence

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety, with a commitment to continuing professional development
• Previous experience within a health & safety, QHSE or compliance role gained within a logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or operational environment
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, investigations, audits and health & safety legislation, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical operational setting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence, coach and support colleagues at all levels of the business
• A proactive and organised approach, with strong planning skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

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.

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