Huws Gray
Regional Health and Safety Advisor
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Regional HSE Advisor – Huws Gray (Bristol)
Supporting Safety, Compliance, and Wellbeing Across the Region - Covering approximately 40 branches
Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.
Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!
You'll play an important role in helping to create a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace across our branch network. Working closely with operational managers, you'll provide practical advice, guidance and support to help them meet their health, safety, quality and environmental responsibilities. You'll also help embed company policies, standards and best practices, while encouraging continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture that enables our people and branches to perform at their best.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide practical health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) advice and support to Branch Managers, Regional Performance Directors, Regional Managers, and operational teams across the region.
- Carry out branch audits and inspections, reporting on performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with operational teams to develop and implement effective corrective actions that drive compliance and continuous improvement.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, helping to identify root causes and preventative measures to reduce the risk of recurrence.
- Monitor and follow up on agreed actions, ensuring improvements are completed within agreed timescales.
- Act as a trusted subject matter expert on key health, safety, environmental, and risk management matters.
- Support the wider HSE team, contributing to regional and business-wide initiatives, projects, and best practice sharing.
- Deliver coaching, guidance, and training to help build HSE knowledge, confidence, and capability across operational teams.
- Provide balanced, pragmatic advice that considers both operational requirements and risk management principles.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation relating to audits, investigations, and HSE activities.
- Take ownership of your own professional development, keeping up to date with legislation, industry standards, and best practices.
- Support additional HSE priorities and projects as required, helping to promote a positive safety culture across the business.
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We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind - and there’s no judgment in asking.
What You’ll Bring
We're looking for a confident and proactive HSE professional with a practical approach to risk management and a passion for promoting safe ways of working. You'll have a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and ideally be TechIOSH, working towards Graduate Membership. Experience in a multi-site environment, strong communication and influencing skills, and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels are essential. You'll be highly organised, comfortable working independently, proficient in Microsoft Office and able to adapt to changing priorities. A full UK driving licence is required, and a NEBOSH Diploma would be advantageous.
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What’s In It For You
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, clear communication and the drive to get things done. Every day is different - and your work will have a real impact on how smoothly our branches and sites operate.
We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:
- A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
- Company bonus scheme, based on performance
- Company car
- Contributory pension and life assurance
- Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
- Colleague discount across our group brands
- Attraction and travel discounts
- Training and development programmes to support your growth
We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.
At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.
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