Health & Safety Officer (Midlands & North excluding Scotland)

GSF Car Parts; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation across the UK branch network. Responsibilities include conducting audits, delivering training, and implementing safety measures. The role requires a NEBOSH General Certificate, strong knowledge of health and safety laws, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with branch managers and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site health and safety management.
• Ability to travel across the branch network (UK travel, barring Scotland).
• Excellent I.T skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation across all branches.
• Conduct regular branch audits to identify hazards and risks.
• Deliver health and safety training to branch staff.

Skills

Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Proactive, forward thinker

Self-motivated, takes initiative

Strong problem-solver and analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

To ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and best practices across the branch network. The Health and Safety Officer will proactively identify risks, implement safety measures, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organisation.

About You

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all branches comply with current health and safety legislation and company standards.
• Assist in maintaining and updating health and safety policies and procedures.

Risk Assessment & Audits

• Conduct regular branch audits to identify hazards & risks.
• Carry out risk assessments with the company health and safety team / branch management.
• Carry out PEEPs as required.
• Identify and report on any failing areas or those with potential for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver health and safety training to branch staff. (TBT’s, e-learning etc.)
• Promote a positive safety culture through awareness campaigns and engagement.
• Encourage incident reporting in a timely manner.
• Assist in opening new branches / train new branch managers / teams.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; produce detailed reports and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and compliance documentation.

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure branches have up-to-date emergency plans and conduct drills.
• Advise on fire safety, first aid provision, and evacuation procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with branch managers and regional teams to embed safety practices.
• Liaise with external bodies (HSE, insurers) as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential) – working towards Diploma level.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Behavioural safety experience.
• Experience in multi-site health and safety management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel across the branch network (UK travel, barring Scotland).

Essential

• Excellent I.T skills.
• Proactive, forward thinker.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Proactive and detail oriented.
• Strong problem-solver and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative.
• Full driving licence and car.

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 206 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