Cheri Herbert

Experienced in H&S, with a strong focus on sustainability initiatives and facilities management in the workplace. Demonstrated expertise in ISO 14001 and 45001 audits, coupled with effective risk management skills. Proven track record of driving employee engagement initiatives, aiming to foster a safer and greener work environment.

HSE & Facilities Manager at DHL-Rugby (2024-08 – Present)

• Coordinated building and maintenance projects, minimising disruption to ongoing operations.
• Managed contractors to expedite necessary repairs and keep maintenance schedules.
• Applied data analysis and problem-solving to optimise process reliability.
• Updated security measures, enhanced overall site safety and security.
• Centralised waste management systems for better environmental sustainability.
• Ensured health and safety compliance through rigorous inspections and audits.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
• Created and reviewed risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work to maintain a safe working environment.
• Supported operational staff and management with Safety Conversations, Hazard Reporting and Incident Reporting.
• Continued to support the certification of ISO 14001 and 45001.

Compliance Coordinator at DHL-Rugby (2021-06 – Present)

• Worked directly for the H&S and Facilities Manager in a supporting role, to assist with all general site related H&S, Environmental and Facilities/Contractor requirements daily.
• Implemented certification of 14001 and 45001 ISO Standards, followed by the subsequent migration and maintenance of a 9001, 14001 and 45001 Integrated Management System.
• Led employee engagement committees for Health and Safety, Environmental (GoGreen) and the Engage and Involve group - organising and coordinating safety workshops, CSR events such as Litterpicking and Tree Planting, and charity events.
• Collected, reviewed and presented various KPI and statistical data to senior leadership team

Compliance Coordinator at DHL-Coventry (2017-07 – 2021-06)

• ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 maintenance and audits
• Various compliance Administration tasks for a Transport operation handling scrap metal, asbestos waste and home deliveries.
• These tasks included managing and filing asbestos notes, waste transfer notes, training files
• Organising and monitoring driver CPC courses
• Managing vehicle maintenance records
• Compiling and storing environmental data such as fuel usage, emissions data and waste data
• Supporting the on site call centre during COVID when call centre furloughed - booking in waste collections and speaking to both customers and engineers

Call Centre Agent / Team Leader at DHL-Coventry (2014-09 – 2017-06)

I began my DHL journey as a call centre agent.

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