via indeed · 10 June 2026 ·today

SHE Advisor

BURTON ROOFING MERCHANTS LTD
York Full-time
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Here at Burton Roofing Merchants, we are ‘The Roofing People’. With over 40 years of history, we are proud to offer the very best roofing expertise and quality materials you can find in the market. With 37 branches across the UK, and our Head Office in York, we aim to be the leader in the supply of roofing products, and you can help us achieve this!

Our customers and colleagues are at the very heart of everything we do. We employ exceptional people who are engaged and rewarded for the value they bring to our business, and now we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor to join our Head Office team. If you share our passion for outstanding customer service, quality products and integrity, then we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do –

  • In conjunction with the Head of Compliance, support the delivery of the Group Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) Strategy, and help ensure that relevant objectives, KPIs and targets are achieved;

  • Understand the needs of the business and provide professional support and advice to operational management on SHE matters, while developing effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the branch and regional network;

  • Write, develop, communicate and deliver risk assessments, safe systems of work and handbooks;

  • Co\-ordinate (and lead, where required) the investigation and escalation of all accidents, incidents, near misses, insurance claims and relevant workplace issues;

  • Advise branch and regional management, Directors and the Head of Compliance on any non\-compliance and/or risk to the business resulting from audit findings;

  • Produce monthly regional SHE management reports for the Head of Compliance, and assist in analysing SHE performance;

  • Ensure all RIDDOR\-reportable accidents are reported, fully investigated and that root cause(s) are identified, with appropriate remedial actions agreed and all information logged;

  • Co\-ordinate and support onsite training, e.g FLT, banksman, manual handling etc;
What We’re Looking For –
  • Experience and knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis, as well as practical audit and inspection experience;

  • Comprehensive understanding of UK HSE legislative requirements;

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, and ideally a qualified member of an appropriate, well\-recognised HSE professional body e.g IOSH;

  • An ability to coach, influence and support the site management team, including experience of successfully running awareness and safety behavioural programmes;

  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, with advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, CRM and SharePoint;

  • An ability to lead change from the front;

  • A passion for delivering great customer service;

  • Strong organisational skills;

  • A good understanding of the commercial impact in decision making in relation to the profitability of the business when resolving issues.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an SHE role within manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or a builders / building merchants organisation is required.

As part of this role, some national travel will be required, from time to time.

We offer a great opportunity to truly make a difference and build your career in a market leading business; if you’re driven, there’s no limit to how far you can go with us.

At Burton Roofing we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. Apply today and become part of something solid.

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • On\-site parking
Work Location: In person

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