Senior Health and Safety Business Partner - Ground Handling - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-04
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

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  full-time   employee



Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: United Kingdom with 75% expected travel

Join DHL and Shape the Future of Aviation Safety!

At DHL, we don't just move parcels—we move the world. Our Ground Handling Operations are at the heart of global logistics, and safety is our top priority. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Health and Safety Business Partner to lead our safety strategy and drive excellence across our ground handling network. If you're ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, this is your opportunity.

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead and manage the safety strategy across our Ground Handling Operations.
  • Drive the development and implementation of new Ground Handling Regulations.
  • Enhance and standardize our Safety Management System (SMS) for consistency and compliance.
  • Promote a Pro-Active Just Safety Culture, ensuring continuous improvement and top-tier safety performance.
  • Provide leadership to safety teams, fostering high performance and professional growth.
  • Build strong partnerships with customers and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration.

?WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Proven experience in aviation safety, cargo handling, or ground handling operations (essential).
  • Strong background in incident investigation, SMS implementation, and Quality Assurance development.
  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Aviation Safety or Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple customers and complex stakeholder relationships.

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • We're happy to talk about flexible working
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
  • Visit to learn more

?WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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