Safety Advisor - GPC Distribution Centre - Welshpool

Ready to play a leading role in the launch of a brand-new Distribution Centre?

This is more than a safety role. We're looking for an accomplished and passionate Safety Advisor who will be a key driver in the successful start-up of our new, state of the art Distribution Centre, helping establish the safety systems, standards, and culture that will set the foundation for the site's long-term success.

Reporting to the State Logistics Manager and forming part of the Site Leadership Team, you'll be instrumental in both supporting our current operations and preparing our new facility for a safe, successful launch. No two days will be the same in this varied and impactful role.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and maintain the site's WHS Management System, ensuring compliance and accurate safety documentation.
• Partner with leaders and team members to drive a proactive, positive safety culture across the Distribution Centre.
• Deliver safety initiatives, training programs, inductions, and continuous improvement activities in collaboration with the Group HSE Team.
• Manage risk assessments, safe work procedures, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate injury prevention, return-to-work programs, and overall injury management processes.
• Support facility maintenance, contractor management, and site compliance requirements.
• Contribute to Leadership Team and Group WHS meetings while ensuring adherence to all company policies and relevant WHS legislation.
  

What we need from You:

• Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety or at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a distribution or logistics environment desirable.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining safety management system in a single site.
• Understanding of relevant HSE and HR legislation.
• Proven experience in driving safety performance and leading positive safety culture.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with Human Resource issues preferred.
• Previous injury management experience is desirable.

Looking after you:
We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after. In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:

• Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
• Private health insurance discounts
• Employee assistance program
• A highly safety conscious work environment
• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

GPC Asia Pacific
Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA and McLeod Accessories.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward.

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

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