- Implement the safety policy and standards in a way that defines how we operate in stores nationwide
- Business partner with Field and Store Managers, providing feedback, information and advice
- Reduce the rate of accidents and injuries to colleagues and customers through simplification of our compliance processes and enabling our Field and Store Managers to understand and take accountability for the safety risk management process in their area
- Ensure our operational policies and procedures are simple, effective and fit for purpose
- Ensure that monitoring and reporting on compliance with policy requirements and standards occurs and remains relevant
- Ensure that an appropriate response is available in the event of an accident conducting a thorough and independent accident investigation
- Liaise with enforcing authorities to ensure we remain compliant in food and product safety legislation
Retail Health and Safety Business Partner
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Salary£54,000 - £57,000 - dependent on experience
Hours37.50 hours per week
Contract TypePermanent
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool
Closing Date2023-09-30
About the Role
Job Overview
- Implement the safety policy and standards in a way that defines how we operate in stores nationwide
- Business partner with Field and Store Managers, providing feedback, information and advice
- Reduce the rate of accidents and injuries to colleagues and customers through simplification of our compliance processes and enabling our Field and Store Managers to understand and take accountability for the safety risk management process in their area
- Ensure our operational policies and procedures are simple, effective and fit for purpose
- Ensure that monitoring and reporting on compliance with policy requirements and standards occurs and remains relevant
- Ensure that an appropriate response is available in the event of an accident conducting a thorough and independent accident investigation
- Liaise with enforcing authorities to ensure we remain compliant in food and product safety legislation
Package Description
- £54,000 - £57,000 - dependent on experience
- 37.50 hours per week
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits:
- MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans
- Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
- Onsite canteen
- 10% store discount
- Access to social and sporting events
- Free car parking
Minimum Criteria to Apply
- Degree level science qualification in a related subject
- Post graduate qualification at minimum diploma level in health & safety / NEBOSH diploma
- Professional qualification, ideally CMIOSH or working towards
- Ideally 5+ years’ experience in related industry
- Experienced in dealing with the enforcing authorities including Trading Standards and Environmental Health
- Experienced in strategic risk management
- Highly effective influencing skills and personal impact.
- Accident investigation techniques and ability to make decisions independently in ambiguous situations