A market-leading UK Group is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety Advisor to join their head office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of the company’s Health & Safety strategy while working closely with senior leadership and operational teams across a nationwide network.
The business you’ll be joining has a proven track record of success and continuous improvement. Having been established for well over 200 years, they are a dominant force within the electrical wholesale industry with an excellent brand and reputation for customer service, quality and reliability. With 400+ UK branches serving their local areas, they are a thriving organisation offering long‑term, rewarding careers.
Role Responsibilities
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Health & Safety initiatives and ensuring compliance across all operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the implementation and communication of Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Providing day‑to‑day Health & Safety advice and guidance to site teams and operational staff
- Supporting the delivery of training sessions and maintaining accurate training records
- Contributing to CAPEX reviews by identifying potential Health & Safety risks
- Monitoring the preparation of risk assessments, ensuring accuracy and following up on actions
- Conducting site visits, audits and ad‑hoc assessments to identify hazards and recommend improvements
- Carrying out Fire Safety Risk Assessments and site inspections based on risk levels
- Supporting the central management of the Operator License, including documentation and compliance
- Assisting with Operator License visits, including coordination and record‑keeping
Rewards
The package for this Health & Safety Advisor role includes:
- A starting salary of £30,000 – £37,000 (experience dependent)
- Company car
- Your share of the company’s profits in the form of an uncapped bonus
- Pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday per year
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should be:
- Ideally NEBOSH General Certificate qualified (or equivalent)
- Experienced in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a logistics, industrial or multi‑site environment
- Knowledgeable in UK Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment processes
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
- A full UK driving licence holder with a willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays
