Field-Based Health & Safety Trainee Partner

Halfords; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Life assurance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Trainee Health & Safety Business Partner to learn on the job, supporting locations across Southwest England and South Wales. You’ll work with experienced Health & Safety professionals to promote a positive safety culture, carry out inspections and audits, and assist in investigating incidents.

Based in Bath, Somerset, this field-based role requires regular travel, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and work independently.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the region, including overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Commitment to personal and professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of health and safety audits, inspections and workplace assessments across multiple sites.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve health and safety standards and compliance.
• Support in producing inspection reports and assist site teams in implementing actions.
• Assist with investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses to identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to managers and colleagues with support from the wider team.
• Respond to and help resolve health and safety concerns raised by colleagues, contractors and visitors.
• Support learning and development in delivering health and safety training and campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards it)

Job description

Halfords is seeking a Trainee Health & Safety Business Partner to learn on the job, supporting locations across Southwest England and South Wales. You’ll work with experienced Health & Safety professionals to promote a positive safety culture, carry out inspections and audits, and assist in investigating incidents.

Based in Bath, Somerset, this field-based role requires regular travel, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive approach to learning.