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On-site in Edinburgh·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)
Travis Perkins
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Edinburgh
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Level 3 Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent).
TechIOSH status (or actively working towards it).
Up to 12 months post-qualification experience in a similar risk environment as an HSE Advisor, Coordinator, or equivalent.
Practical experience supporting incident investigations, risk assessments, and assurance programmes.
Full legal and technical understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
Engaging coaching style with the ability to influence and train branch colleagues and managers effectively.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Nice to have
NEBOSH General Certificate.
Exposure to project management or change management methodologies.
Experience within builders merchanting, retail logistics, or multi-site trade environments.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Company / Performance related bonus
Company Car
Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including with special discounts across our Trade Merchants - 20% off at Toolstation
The role
Travis Perkins is now hiring for an enthusiastic and pragmatic Assistant HSE Business Partner to join our central HSE team, supporting our Merchanting network.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role providing front-line health, safety and environmental guidance to Branch Managers and regional colleagues while directly supporting the regional HSE Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of Safety - Merchanting, you will be instrumental in triaging incidents, embedding safe working practices, delivering engaging branch training and promoting a positive, proactive safety culture across our branch network.
If you are a safety professional with TechIOSH status (or working towards it) who thrives on coaching operational teams and driving practical safety improvements, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll do
As Assistant HSE Business Partner, you will serve as a visible, trusted safety advisor for branch colleagues and operational leaders.
Incident Support & Triage: Triaging all reported incidents across the region, supporting Branch Managers with Serious Near Miss and Lost Time Injury investigations and handling statutory RIDDOR reporting as required.
Safety Assurance: Conducting scheduled behavioural safety reviews and carrying out delivery assurance CCTV reviews to ensure ongoing procedural compliance.
Branch Training Delivery: Delivering practical training sessions for branch teams, covering Risk Assessments, Incident Investigation techniques and Safety Basics / Induction modules.
Risk Assessment Governance: Reviewing regional risk assessment templates and completing formal sign-offs for specific assessments, including skip locations and branch vehicle allocations.
Front-Line Branch Support: Conducting branch support visits, onboarding new Branch Managers into our HSE culture and supporting Regional Safety Committees.
HSE Projects & Continuous Improvement: Partnering with the wider HSE team to support strategic safety initiatives where expertise, value-add, or shared interest align.
Working Pattern & Location
Location: North and Scotland Regions, must be based in Scotland
Working Pattern: Full-time, standard business hours.
Travel Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence required to support regional branch visits around 3 days a week out on the road.
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What's in it for you!
Ready to Champion Safety with Us?
If you're a motivated safety professional ready to take the next step in your HSE career, submit your application today
Hiring process
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Virtual Interview
With a member of our recruitment team or the Hiring Manager · Phone call
A phone or video interview with a member of the recruitment team or the Hiring Manager about experience and skills needed for the job.
Face to Face Interview
With the Hiring Manager and possibly other members of the team you could be joining · In person
An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and possibly other team members, looking for examples of skills and experience.
Further Meetings
With a senior manager · In person · Not every role
For some roles, another interview with a senior manager, a location visit, or a presentation or ability test.
Offer · Phone call
- Offers are conditional on right-to-work proof and, where applicable, background checks.
- The contract of employment is usually sent within 5 working days of accepting the offer.
About Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, supplying the construction industry with the materials and tools it needs for building projects. The group employs over 17,000 colleagues and operates around 1,500 locations nationwide through five leading businesses, each number #1 or #2 in their markets.
Its businesses include the Travis Perkins general merchant, Toolstation, and specialists in the civils market (Keyline), heating and ventilation (BSS) and drylining and insulation (CCF). The group describes its ambition as being the leading partner to the construction industry and pursues an ESG approach it calls Building for Better.
- Industry
- Builders merchants
- Employees
- 17,000
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