Overview
Location
Hybrid / Field Based (South Division) - Our Support Centre is located in Coleshill, Birmingham.
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Why The Works?
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. The Works. It literally means everything. And whatever your story or background, we’re all about unlocking imagination and making creativity accessible to everyone. Whether you’re engaging with customers on the frontline or supporting our colleagues behind the scenes, your impact can be profound and far-reaching.
This is more than toys and books and art supplies. This is about inspiring people to read, learn, create and play. So, with the right passion, it all starts with you.
Role
Health, Safety & Fire Partner
The Health, Safety and Fire Partner will oversee our Southern Division, which incorporates some 250+ retail stores across 13 areas; completing tasks such as fire risk assessments, safety compliance checks and training our store teams. The ideal candidate would be based in Southern England and have good access to Birmingham where our head office is based.
Your Mission
* Undertake suitable and sufficient risk assessments including Fire Risk Assessments. Support implementation of H&S policies and procedures across retail sites.
* Visit retail sites and compile reports through an online portal system, highlighting potential hazards and provide recommendations to reduce or eliminate risks from these hazards.
* Completed fire risk assessments and checks will be used by the Health and Safety Manager, maintenance team and Directors to initiate repairs, or any other procedures required, to ensure the stores remain a safe environment.
* Apply relevant authoritative guidance from central government.
* Escalate issues to the appropriate level if action is delayed or has not been delivered to the correct standard.
* Complete H&S checks as appropriate and feedback to the store teams to complete their understanding so we can ensure the stores reach compliance.
* Be available and have confidence to liaise with enforcement authorities as and when required.
* Carry out post incident inspections & report on findings.
* Able to look at issues through a wider lens, ensuring our teams operate in a safe manner whilst educating them through discussion and demonstration of good practices.
* Partner with key stakeholders such as store managers, area managers and the maintenance team, providing advice, guidance and support on all safety matters.
Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Full UK driving Licence.
* Recognised Fire Safety or Fire Risk Assessment qualification
* Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments.
* Full understanding of the current UK Fire Safety Legislation and the ability to interpret and use fire safety guidance documents
* Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its applicability to retail store practices and procedures
* Able to compose written reports using MS Word & Excel
* Self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to explain requirements and the use of fire safety measures
* Willing and able to travel across the UK and Ireland, including some overnight stays where required.
Experience of working in a multi-site role is desirable.
Desirable
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (or working towards)
* Experience of working in a retail environment
Perks
* 💪 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days
* 😎 MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers
* 🏡 Family Friendly Leave - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* 🚀 Holiday – 33 days including bank holidays
* 💃 Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days
* 🎓 Can-Do Academy - Training and development opportunities
* 💸 Stream - Early wage access option
* 🏬 Share Scheme - Own a piece of The Works
* 💛 24/7 support for you and your family via Retail Trust
* 🩺 Healthcare Cash Plan – To support everyday healthcare costs
* 🥳 And loads more – Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and charity giving
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
Our Values
We are Crafty 🎨 | Smart with what we\'ve got.
We are Caring 💛 | Heart in every action.
We are Can-do 🚀 | Energy that gets it done.
We Listen. We Care
Culture and Engagement
Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is important to hear feedback and suggestions. You’ll have opportunity to help give us direction.
Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. We are inclusive and open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview, let us know in your application.
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. Because when people spend time doing what they love, it’s Time Well Spent. And with the right passion – It All Starts With You.
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