Head of Health & Safety

Selco Builders Warehouse; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to the health and safety of its employees and customers. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement comprehensive health and safety strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation while fostering a culture of safety across multiple sites. You’ll lead a team of dedicated professionals, providing expert advice and coaching to senior management and operational leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values professional growth and offers a competitive rewards package, including a profit-based bonus scheme and extensive benefits. Be part of a team that prioritizes safety and well-being while serving the nation’s tradespeople.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-based bonus scheme

Free health cash plan

Share save scheme

Holiday buying

Retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Free life Assurance

Company car/allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in developing health and safety strategies and action plans.
• Ability to provide expert advice on legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the health and safety strategy across the business.
• Manage a team of Health & Safety Partners and coach leaders.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Leadership

Legislation Compliance

Coaching and Mentoring

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Relevant Health and Safety qualifications

Tools

Safety Auditing Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

The Job

• Develop the safety, health, and wellbeing strategy across the business and drive associated action plans.

• Line manage and be responsible for the development of a team of Health & Safety Partners.

• Provide expert advice to senior management on current and emerging legislation and best practices in safety and health.

• Coach the SLT and operational managers in safety and health leadership.

• Engage Store Managers and Regional Directors to share your safety vision.

• Provide support, coaching and advice to Grafton GB Distribution.

• Liaise with local authorities and authorised bodies where necessary.

• Act as a role model for effective safety and health leadership.

• Proactively assess key business safety, health, fire etc risks and opportunities.

• Develop a comprehensive, business-integrated approach to auditing, monitoring, and action planning.

• Manage safety and health performance assessments and data, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

• Ensure routine safety and health activities, checks, and investigations are carried out consistently.

• Coordinate the creation and delivery of safety and health training.

• Ensure engagement with and adherence to local arrangements where required.

• Prepare regular reports on compliance, initiatives, and improvements.

• Collaborate and build close working relationships with other departments and Group Health & Safety teams.

The primary location for this role will be our Support Centre in Wythall, Birmingham, with field travel and presence required. Previous multi-site experience is desirable.

What can I expect in return?

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are immense. We actively support internal advancement through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way.

We also offer a huge range of company benefits, including a competitive salary, profit-based bonus scheme, free health cash plan, share save scheme, holiday buying, thousands of retail discounts and offers, a company pension scheme, Cycle to Work, free life Assurance, and company car/allowance.

About Us

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude to help us serve the nation’s tradespeople.

We won’t pretend it’s not hard work and at times a challenging environment; however, you’ll be working with some great people, and in return, we offer a first-class rewards package.

This is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.