SHEQ Manager IOI

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

At Gist, safety and people sit at the heart of everything we do. We value individuality and create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact.

We are looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join our growing site in Clonshaugh, supporting a large, complex, and fast-moving operation.

This is a high-profile, influential role, working in close partnership with the Site General Manager, operational leadership teams and the Head of SHEQ. You will shape and lead the SHEQ agenda on site — not just ensuring compliance, but actively driving behavioural change, strengthening safety leadership capability, and embedding a culture where people genuinely look out for one another.

If you are motivated by visibility, influence and the opportunity to make measurable improvements in a high-risk environment, this role will give you the platform to do exactly that.

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Private Health Insurance
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Monday to Friday

Clonshaugh, with travel to Belfast (approximately one day per week)

You will act as the site’s SHEQ lead, partnering closely with senior leadership to combine strong operational presence with strategic oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the General Manager and leadership team as the accountable lead for site SHEQ performance
• Translating the wider SHEQ strategy into practical, site-specific improvement plans
• Maintaining a highly visible presence across operations, coaching and influencing leaders at all levels to strengthen safety culture
• Driving consistent implementation of Gist-wide SHEQ initiatives, while tailoring solutions to local risks
• Analysing site-level data and reports to identify trends, emerging risks and improvement opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring operational managers to build their safety leadership capability
• Providing expert advice to ensure compliance with legislation, internal standards and best practice
• Leading or overseeing incident investigations, ensuring robust root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
• Monitoring audit outcomes and holding leaders accountable for timely completion of actions
• Managing emergency planning and business continuity arrangements
• Building effective relationships with local H&S representatives and consultation forums
• Acting as the primary point of contact for external regulators and agencies
• Overseeing site SHEQ documentation, including Safety Statements (ROI)
• Supporting the management and defence of insurance claims where required

In addition to site responsibilities, you will:

• Support other sites on an ad-hoc basis, including occasional travel, as required
• Conduct quarterly audits across the network
• Collaborate closely with the wider SHEQ team, attending in-person meetings (including occasional overnight stays)
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practice
• Provide out-of-hours support in the event of a serious incident

You are a confident, credible and pragmatic SHEQ professional with experience operating in fast-paced, medium to high-risk environments. You bring both technical expertise and the ability to influence operational leaders.

You will have:

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