We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager. The successful candidate will report to the Company Secretary and will be expected to be mobile and largely field based in order to service a number of retail businesses as required.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months if you wish to do so.
The location can be flexible, either in the Client’s head offices or one of their many national stores.
This is a permanent, full-time position. There is a requirement to be away from home several nights per week and a full driving licence is essential.
Role summary:
The Health & Safety Manager will provide support, advice and training to colleagues in all areas and at all levels of the businesses and is expected to carry out in the region of 70 site audits per year, these will mainly be in retail stores but will also include Distribution Centres and office space.
This post is the first line contact with EHO’s, Fire Officers and other government agencies in the Health & Safety field. There is also a requirement to carry out post incident/accident investigation and to assist with the review and creation of safe systems of work and risk assessment.
Candidate requirements:
Previous experience in retail or distribution is preferable, however, candidates with retail or warehousing experience and the required Health and Safety qualifications will also be considered.
Technical requirements: A sound knowledge and understanding of current health & safety legal requirements and the candidate should be a member of IOSH and hold the NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.
Competencies: The ability to communicate and negotiate with all levels of staff and management. A self-motivated individual with good report writing skills and a practical and commercial approach to applying Health and Safety legislation.
You need to be comfortable and competent with training others in health and safety topics.
You need to be able to deliver health and safety solutions in a commercial environment.
A company car is provided with this role.