Compliance
Safety & Risk Management Advisor
Head Office - SHE Risk and Compliance
Safety & Risk Management Advisor
Permanent Full Time
United Kingdom, Scotland, Head Office
1
40.00
Are you ready to bring your integrity, professionalism and diligence to a key role within GAP Group's Safety & Risk department?
At GAP Hire Solutions, we are looking for a Safety & Risk Management Advisor who is experienced in safety/ liability investigations and related report writing. The postholder will support the SHE Manager in the efficient reporting, administration and analysis of all safety (liability) related incidents. This will include coordinating immediate response, evidence gathering, root cause analysis and oversight of corrective actions. Based in our Glasgow Head Office, the post holder will be required to visit depots throughout the UK.
What You'll be Doing
• To be responsible for own caseload and to work autonomously in leading the delivery of timely and effective investigations and reports
• Prepare investigation reports, identify root causes and contributory factors and recommend actions to guide sustainable risk reduction measures
• Support the continuous improvement of safe working environments
• Ensure key holders are kept informed of investigation progress
What We're Looking for
• Previous experience in safety investigations and or liability claims handling
• A recognised safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, NVQ/SVQ)
• Excellent knowledge of accident investigation methods and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a working knowledge of MS Office
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to work away from home on a regular basis
About GAP and What We Offer
As a Safety & Risk Management Advisor, you'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.
As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:
• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support
Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application—we'll take it from there.
GAP Group is an equal opportunities employer
GAP Hire Solutions is the UK’s largest independent equipment rental company, hiring out an extensive range of equipment to industries including construction, utilities, civil engineering and events.
In recent years, GAP has focused on a diversification strategy that has seen the company grow from its traditional Plant & Tool hire roots to a multi-service offering with ten divisions, providing customers with a complete hire solution. The company now has almost 200 locations and employs more than 2,000 employees throughout the UK.
GAP’s ten divisions comprise Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Lifting & TIC, Non-Mechanical, Trenching & Shoring, Survey & Safety Hire, Pump Services, Welfare Services, Tanker Services & Event Services. GAP also offers our customers additional services such as their Test, Inspect and Certify (TIC) service where our engineers test and inspect all lifting equipment to ensure compliance and safety, even if it has not been hired from GAP. Additionally, through their GAP one facility, a specialised team offers bespoke managed services suited to individual customer needs.
GAP was established in 1969 by Gordon Anderson and the company is still family-owned and run by his sons Douglas and Iain. GAP’s aim is simple – to make our customers lives easier by providing market-leading equipment and exceptional service. With values such as trust, integrity and honesty underpinning our nationwide operations, the third generation of the family is now involved in the business.
GAP’s vision is to be the UK’s most innovative hire solutions provider, with a focus on reducing our environmental impact on the world. This means GAP invests heavily in innovative eco-products and green technologies. GAP proactively works with our suppliers to develop greener products, advise our customers on best practice and implement environmentally friendly processes.
