We’re looking for a Health & Safety Advisor for our Northern region. You’ll provide front line Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) support, advice and guidance to stores. You’ll support company and  statutory Health and Safety reporting requirements, deliver the 2nd line of defence HS&E audit programme and as well as Safety improvement projects across the business. 

As this role covers our Northern region, we'd expect you to be based anywhere in the Midlands up to Yorkshire or Greater Manchester area.

What you’ll be doing:

Plan, schedule and undertake Stay Safe reviews as determined by the Wickes SSR plan, with appropriate post audit support as required.

Provide clear, accurate and timely audit and other reports.

Deliver HSE related training in line with the business plan or as a result of specific training identified 

Provide competent advice and guidance on store safety compliance issues or problems. 

Ensure the management of  the lost time incident and investigation process, supporting managers to ensure the Just culture process is followed 

Ensure the effective investigation of incidents within the Division in accordance with investigation procedures

Ensure the timely identification and reporting of RIDDOR accidents

Act as a visible leader for the principles of Stay Safe. Through personal leadership style set the right tone at the top and establish an open culture encouraging a high level of communication and employer participation both internally and externally on Stay Safe issues. 

 Report into the the Head of Safety to identify and share any best practice or areas for improvement 

Support the review and update of the retail safety management framework including risk assessments, procedures and Training. 

Additionally as part of the wider Stay Safe Team you’ll:l

Support the development and implementation of Business wide initiatives and activities including the development of new systems, tools and training.

Work collaboratively to share best practice and ideas

Support Stay Safe colleagues by adopting a flexible approach to inter-division working.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll ideally have, or commit to be trained to, a minimum of a NEBOSH safety certificate, and possess excellent communication, presentation and investigative skills. As well as this we’re looking for: 

2 + years Retail operations 

An understanding of our safety management controls within Retail 

Excellent written and verbal communication 

Presentation and training experience 

Google suite understanding 

Full understanding of H&S in Wickes stores

Project management skills are desirable

Strong influencer

Engaging style

Coach

Personal resilience

Delivering impact

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes: 

Competitive bonus

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Private Medical and Life Assurance

Enhanced contributory pension scheme 

Colleague discount 

Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. 

By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.

About Us: 

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  But it is our culture that is considered our best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form