HSE Improvement Specialist

Travis Perkins; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking an HSE Improvement Specialist to develop and manage health and safety policies. This role offers remote working with occasional travel and involves conducting audits and maintaining safety accreditations. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Occupational Health & Safety. A competitive remuneration package and a company car are also provided.

Benefits

Company car

Flexible working hours

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop HSE policies with the HSE Manager and Leadership Team.
• Conduct audits of Group policies and safety standards.
• Manage external safety accreditations and renewal processes.

Skills

Health and Safety policies

Safety auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Accreditation management

Education

NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

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HSE Improvement Specialist - Remote working, occasional national travel.

At Travis Perkins, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We’re a top employer that looks after our people and empowers them to look after our business and loyal customer base. Join the Travis Perkins Group and be part of achieving our purpose to help build better communities and enrich lives.

Some accountabilities of the role:

• Develop, in conjunction with the HSE Manager (Policy, Risk and Assurance) and the wider HSE Leadership Team, specific Health and Safety policies ensuring they are both robust and practical.
• Undertake reviews of current and proposed safety policies and initiatives, liaising with the relevant suppliers and reviewing data to support recommendations.
• Carry out on-site or desktop audits of the update and quality of the current Group policies and standards, and outline any technical improvements or highlight gaps.
• Engage in the delivery of the Group’s 3rd line of defence safety assurance reviews, which may include taking on the lead auditor role, and prepare reports for the GLT and Plc Stay Safe Committee.
• Maintain the Group Safety Management System and ensure that the information displayed is accurate and reflective of the business's approach and policies.
• Manage the Group’s external safety accreditations, including renewal processes (e.g., CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor). This includes engaging with senior stakeholders across the Group such as safety leads and the Group Sustainability Director to establish the feasibility and impact of achieving such accreditations.

Required qualifications:

NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Occupational H&S or equivalent.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a competitive remuneration package, we offer extensive rewards and benefits. Recognising the demanding nature of this role, which involves travel, a company car is provided as most travel will be national. We also prioritize work/life balance and well-being, offering flexibility around working hours (within business hours) and the opportunity to manage your own time.