Health & Safety Advisor - North

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

Hybrid working up to 2 days WFH

33 days holiday

EV Car Scheme

Pension contributions up to 14%

Life cover 4x salary

Health cash plan

20% Screwfix/B&Q discount

Job summary

Screwfix Direct Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support our North Division across a large multi-site footprint.

You will provide expert guidance on health, safety and fire safety, conduct audits and investigations, deliver training and drive continuous improvement to protect colleagues, customers and the business. Working with regional and store management, you will balance compliance with operational needs, influence leaders, and manage a diverse portfolio

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or higher).
• Experience in a Health and Safety Advisor role across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert health, safety and fire safety advice across a multi-site estate.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, audits and risk-based reviews for compliance.
• Support incident investigations and implement preventative measures.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on required actions.
• Deliver engaging safety training and awareness programmes.
• Develop and implement strategic health and safety initiatives.
• Review policies and management systems; propose improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to drive continuous safety improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Safety culture

Investigations

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment

Job description

Overview

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits Field-Based / Remote Position - North Division Covering a large geographical area across our North Division, this role is suitable for candidates based anywhere north of Birmingham.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting our Trade Counters across a designated region, helping to create and maintain a safe, compliant and positive working environment. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll provide expert guidance on health, safety and fire safety, conduct audits and investigations, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that protect our colleagues, customers and business.

Working here:

At Screwfix, we're innovative, ambitious and growing fast. As part of Kingfisher plc, we offer exciting career opportunities within a successful and forward-thinking business.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, creating an environment where talented individuals can develop and thrive.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

Working across a designated geographical region, you will provide expert advice, guidance, coaching and assurance to regional and store management teams, helping to embed a positive safety culture throughout the business.

This role requires a highly credible professional capable of managing competing priorities across a large portfolio of locations, identifying emerging risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with operational leaders to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, fire safety requirements and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert health, safety and fire safety advice across a multi-site retail estate.
• Conducting fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and risk-based reviews to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Monitoring legislative changes and advising the business on implications and required actions.
• Delivering engaging training, coaching and awareness programmes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategic health and safety initiatives.
• Reviewing policies, procedures and management systems, recommending improvements to the Head of Risk.
• Supporting fire safety governance, fire risk assessment programmes and remedial action plans.
• Working collaboratively with operational and support function teams to drive continuous improvement and best practice.

Qualifications

The Person:

You are an influential, commercially aware and strategic thinker who understands how effective health and safety management contributes to business performance. You have experience taking ownership of health and safety across multiple locations and are comfortable challenging constructively, driving change and building strong relationships with operational leaders.

You bring credibility, resilience and a practical approach, enabling you to balance compliance requirements with operational needs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and risk management.

What we're lookingfor:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety professional with a proven track record of supporting complex, multi-site operations.

Essential requirements:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or higher)
• Demonstrable experience in a Health and Safety Advisor role supporting a large multi-site organisation, ideally within retail, logistics, distribution or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience influencing and coaching managers at all levels of the business.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety and fire safety legislation.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and translate requirements into practical operational solutions.
• Experience conducting accident and incident investigations and producing high-quality reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and work independently across a geographically dispersed estate.

Desirable:

• Experience with incident reporting and health and safety management systems.
• CDM knowledge and experience.
• Environmental management experience.
• Membership of IOSH or similar and progression towards Chartered status.

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.