HSE Business Partner
Job Summary
At Maersk we have big plans for logistics and services. Our aspiration is nothing less than to become the global expert in integrated logistics offering a truly end-to-end service that makes trade simpler and easier than ever. We are entrepreneurs at heart; we embrace every change as an opportunity. The diverse perspectives and contributions of our people are a unique advantage as we cross each new frontier. Every day we push ourselves to do better and we encourage each other to do the same.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner for our landside operations across the UKI encompassing warehouses and depots activities. As the primary point of contact for all HSE matters across your scope you will play a vital role in ensuring our operations are prepared protected and compliant. Youll collaborate with site leaders local operations communities and customers to drive HSE standardization execute risk mitigation strategies and embed a culture of resilience.
Travel within UKI is required as needed to support operations and initiatives.
This role will be based in the East Midlands with hybrid working structure and is open for local employment only.
Key Responsibilities
Support Site Managers and Safety Champions in identifying workplace hazards and implementing effective risk controls using the hierarchy of control.
Ensure compliance with APMM global HSE standards and advise on local legal requirements.
Coach leaders on HSE leadership share best practices and promote a strong safety culture.
Facilitate root cause analysis of incidents and learning activities to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Operations HR and Procurement to ensure effective HSE controls for third-party labour.
Advise on safe work design risk elimination during operational changes and equipment-related hazards.
Promote the use of visual management tools to engage frontline teams in HSE practices.
Coordinate HSE Committees training needs and emergency response capabilities across sites.
Conduct regular site visits inspections and support waste management programs.
Lead HSE impact and risk assessments during business growth or integration projects.
Support delivery of regional and global HSE improvement strategies through structured governance and reporting.
What Were Looking For
8 years experience in HSE roles ideally within logistics supply chain or operational environments across multiple sites.
Recognised HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH IOSH or equivalent) and/or practical experience in safety risk or compliance roles. A relevant university degree (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Risk Management) is preferred but not essential.
Strong leadership effective communicator and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence within a matrix environment.
Collaborative mindset with a natural ability to build trust and create alignment across diverse teams and geographies.
Analytical and data-driven able to translate insights into actionable safety improvements.
Proactive solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation.
Detail-focused with a commitment to ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
Comfortable navigating change ambiguity and driving behavioural and cultural shifts in HSE performance.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries