HSE Improvement Specialist - South West

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HSE Improvement Specialist to enhance safety practices across its branches in the South West. This role involves supporting the Head of HSE in implementing the business’s Annual Operating Plan through tailored improvement programs. The ideal candidate will engage with stakeholders, analyze HSE data for insights, and actively participate in forums to foster a culture of safety. With a commitment to diversity and comprehensive training, this opportunity offers a competitive benefits package, including a bonus and pension scheme, making it an exciting prospect for safety professionals looking to make a real impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Development Opportunities

Colleague Discounts

Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering HSE improvement programs across various business units.
• Strong understanding of risk profiles and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and design continual improvement programs tailored to business needs.
• Drive improvement programs based on risk profiles and industry learnings.
• Support high-risk branches with visible safety support.

Skills

HSE Improvement Programs

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Incident Management

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Relevant Degree

Job description

Job Title: HSE Improvement Specialist - South West, Cardiff

Client:

Travis Perkins Group

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

The HSE Improvement Specialist role requires a Full UK driving licence with regular travel to branches in and around the South West. Your main responsibility will be to support the Head of HSE in delivering the business’s HSE Annual Operating Plan through various improvement activities.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Identifying and designing continual improvement programmes tailored to specific business unit needs, ensuring stakeholder buy-in.
2. Driving improvement programmes based on risk profiles, incident experience, and industry learnings, including areas such as workplace transport, product storage, and out-of-branch activities.
3. Participating actively in HSE forums and supporting the implementation of related projects.
4. Supporting distribution centre management to enhance HSE culture and performance.
5. Providing hands-on support for HSE programme implementation and tracking success metrics.
6. Supporting high-risk branches with visible safety support and action plan development.
7. Reviewing HSE data streams to derive insights for risk reduction and safety improvements.
8. Assisting in resolving complex HSE issues escalated by regional teams.
9. Supporting Incident Review Boards with technical expertise and ensuring learnings are documented and shared.

What’s in it for you?

We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement. We offer comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a benefits package including a competitive bonus, contributory pension, and colleague discounts.

About us

As the UK's largest distributor of building materials, Travis Perkins has been building Britain for over 200 years. With over 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 locations, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to fun and results.