Head of Health & Safety
- Develop the safety, health, and wellbeing strategy across the business and drive associated action plans.
- Line manage and be responsible for the development of a team of Health & Safety Partners.
- Provide expert advice to senior management on current and emerging legislation and best practices in safety and health.
- Coach the SLT and operational managers in safety and health leadership.
- Engage Store Managers and Regional Directors to share your safety vision
- Provide support, coaching and advice to Grafton GB Distribution.
- Liaise with local authorities and authorised bodies where necessary.
- Act as a role model for effective safety and health leadership.
- Proactively assess key business safety, health, fire etc risks and opportunities.
- Develop a comprehensive, business-integrated approach to auditing, monitoring, and action planning.
- Manage safety and health performance assessments and data, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
- Ensure routine safety and health activities, checks, and investigations are carried out consistently.
- Coordinate the creation and delivery of safety and health training.
- Ensure engagement with and adherence to local arrangements where required.
- Prepare regular reports on compliance, initiatives, and improvements.
- Collaborate and build close working relationships with other departments and Group Health & Safety teams.
The primary location for this role will be our Support Centre in Wythall, Birmingham, with field travel and presence required. Previous multi-site experience is desirable.
What can I expect in return?
At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are immense. We actively support internal advancement through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way.
We also offer a huge range of company benefits, including a competitive salary, profit-based bonus scheme, free health cash plan, share save scheme, holiday buying, thousands of retail discounts and offers, a company pension scheme, Cycle to Work, free life Assurance and company car/allowance.
About Us
We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.
We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.
This is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society.We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.