HSE Advisor - Yorkshire

Travis Perkins; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide expert HSE support and guidance. This role involves conducting audits, managing incident investigations, and delivering training, making it ideal for candidates with a NEBOSH qualification and experience in health and safety practices. Join a team dedicated to safety and professional development, benefiting from comprehensive training opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Colleague discount across Group businesses

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Minimum of 18 months post-qualification experience in medium to high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support and advice to Branch Managers and Directors.
• Conduct HSE audits and manage incident investigations.
• Deliver training according to identified needs.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

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This role requires a Full UK driving licence with regular travel to branches in and around Yorkshire.

What will you do?

This role provides front line HSE support, advice and expert guidance to Branch Managers and Regional Directors, completes Group and statutory Health and Safety reporting requirements, conducts LTI investigations and case management, and delivers the 2nd line of defence HSE audit programme.

Some accountabilities of the role:

• Undertake HSE Branch Reviews (2nd line of Defence Audits) in line with business risk profile.
• Support Branch Managers in resolving HSE related queries and problems.
• Deliver HSE related training in line with the business HSE plan or as a result of a specific training need identified.
• Manage the Lost Time Incident verification and investigation process, supporting line managers and ensuring the correct application of Just Culture principles.
• Work with HR to support line managers with the Return to Work process for colleagues off due to a lost time incident, ensuring robust plans for quick recovery.
• Complete all RIDDOR reporting requirements for your region.
• Review various HSE Data streams for your region (e.g., near misses, self-assessment returns) to derive insights that help reduce risks and support managers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Branch Managers and colleagues in HSE and driver forums for constructive feedback and input.

Is this you?

Are you looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference?

You should have an in-depth understanding of UK H & S legislation and a pragmatic approach to risk reduction.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate and at least 18 months post-qualification experience in a medium to high-risk business.

You possess excellent communication and influencing skills, comfortable communicating across all levels and able to influence and gain buy-in for safety initiatives.

If leading and changing safety practices excites you, we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

We encourage applications even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match; we’re committed to inclusivity and supporting your growth.

You will receive fantastic training and development opportunities across the Travis Perkins Group.

Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount across Group businesses

A bit about us

As the UK's largest distributor of building materials, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues, and more than 1,200 locations nationwide, we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. We work hard and have fun along the way!