LKQ Corporation

Head of Safety

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Job Description

Job OverviewAs an organisation, we are dedicated to setting the benchmark for world-class health and safety standards. This role is key in crafting and driving the Health and Safety strategy across the LKQ Group in the UK and Ireland, covering all sites, fleet, supplier operations, and customer premises.Ensuring consistency across our entire network is essential, as the safety and well-being of our colleagues is our utmost priority. This position plays a critical role in not only elevating but also maintaining our exceptional standards. We are constantly seeking innovative ways to protect and enhance the safety of all our employees.Why work for LKQHere, your work goes beyond just a job. We prioritise our colleagues as the foundation of our success. We foster a friendly and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their best.Our Colleague Promise is a testament of our commitment to you. We strive to create a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where you can feel motivated, supported, valued, and proud. Work-life balance is important, and we encourage flexibility and a balanced lifestyle. Our Customer Promise embodies our unwavering dedication to excellence. We commit to being their supportive partner of choice whenever they need us and offering only the highest quality products and services. Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the development and implementation of the Safety strategy throughout LKQ UK Group businessesDevise, develop and monitor effective Risk Assessment measurement strategies and make recommendations on the implementations of theseBuild a platform for cultural change within the business driving this through the senior leadership team and the wider businessSupply support and guidance to the Board and senior leadership team, advising of the implications of current and emerging legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the organisationEnsure statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the organisation Manage the safety governance process to report and challenge H&S performance, identify risks and continually drive improvement in H&S management through recognised audit, assurance and investigation processesSkills and ExperienceA current qualification in Health and Safety such as NEBOSHExperience working as a Safety Manager within a logistics environmentDemonstratable experience in leading a team and implementing change across a large businessStakeholder and Project Management experiencePrevious experience in root cause problem solving and leading root cause analysis investigationsResults focused, strong problem solver with excellent decision making capabilitiesWhat we offerCompetitive salary 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)Personal development leading to career opportunities across LKQ UK and EuropeContributory pension schemeLife assuranceSupport through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your familyDiscounted Health Club membershipsHospital Plan and Online GPCycle to work schemeOnline retail discountStaff discount