Health & Safety Officer - South

2 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom GSF Car Parts Full time

**About The Role**:
As a rapidly growing Company who are leaders within the automotive aftermarket, we have an exciting career opportunity for a Health & Safety Officer to support our network.

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Health & Safety Officer who will drive health and safety standards through the provision of advice, support and guidance to Regional, Branch Management Teams and Branch/Distribution network whilst ensuring that all health, safety and environmental legislation is adhered to.

The position will be field based covering the South West, South East and the Midlands. The successful applicant should ideally live South of Birmingham.

**Main Duties Include**:

- Advise on matters relating to H&S, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors
- Conduct internal H&S audits and inspections at designated branches to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change
- Maintain and keep records of branch inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks
- Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escalate as appropriate
- In conjunction with Facilities and Project Teams ensure that contractors provide the suitable Risk Assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with
- Cascade relevant policies into all areas
- Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented
- Investigate accidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate - Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents
- Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive Health & Safety culture
- Produce appropriate inputs to be provided at induction
- Keep abreast of current and proposed Health, Safety and environmental legislation and advises/acts appropriately
- Work with Advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g., HSE, or local authorities
- Work with product and supply teams to ensure safe storage and transportation of product
- Work collaboratively within the health and safety team to constantly refine and deliver the Group Health & safety Strategy

**Working Hours**:

- 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

**About You**:
**What you will need to succeed**:

- NEBOSH National General Certificate
- Strong COSHH Knowledge with ability to assess and to advise on handling, storing and transport of hazardous substances
- A good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- 2 years’ minimum experience of developing and implementing H&S systems and procedures, completing risk assessments and inspections
- Valid UK driving licence with maximum 6 points
- Highly motivated and energetic
- Ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with people at all levels
- Practical and pragmatic with a hands-on approach

**Extra bonus points**:

- Environmental qualification
- NEBOSH qualfication

**What we'll offer**:

- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays (and opportunity to incease annual leave for time served)
- Online employee discount scheme including big discounts to local cinemas, theme park attractions, major retailers and much more
- Healthcare cash plan
- Company pension
- Group life assurance
- Internal development programmes
- Career progression opportunities

**About Us**:
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.

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