HSE Improvement Specialist - North East, North West & Scotland

Travis Perkins; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Travis Perkins as an HSE Improvement Specialist in Edinburgh, where you'll lead safety initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a safety-first culture. This pivotal role includes supporting various branches in risk management and implementing continuous improvement programs. With a commitment to diversity and training, this position offers a competitive benefits package to help you thrive in a major UK distributor of building materials.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Comprehensive training

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in HSE improvement initiatives and continuous development.
• Background in safety management or related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HSE Annual Operating Plan.
• Implement continual improvement programmes for risk reduction.
• Participate in HSE forums to enhance safety culture.

Skills

Safety Culture Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Mitigation

Data Analysis

Job description

HSE Improvement Specialist - North East, North West & Scotland, Edinburgh

Client:

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

79429ff2f072

Job Views:

7

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

HSE Improvement Specialist

This role requires a Full UK driving licence with regular travel to branches in the North East, North West & Scotland.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing support to the Head of HSE to deliver the business’ HSE Annual Operating Plan.
• Designing and implementing continual improvement programmes based on risk profiles, incident experience, and industry learning, with stakeholder buy-in.
• Focusing on areas such as workplace transport, MHE, product storage, handling, out-of-branch activities, load security, and driver safety.
• Participating in HSE forums and supporting projects to improve safety culture and performance.
• Supporting distribution centre management and BU leaders in safety initiatives and risk reduction.
• Reviewing HSE data streams to identify insights and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Assisting in resolving complex HSE issues escalated by regional teams.
• Supporting Incident Review Boards and ensuring learnings are documented and shared.

What’s in it for you?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly. You will receive comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a benefits package including a competitive bonus, pension scheme, and colleague discounts.

About us

Travis Perkins is the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, with a rich history of over 200 years, 16,000 colleagues, and over 1,200 locations nationwide. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.