Health, Safety & Fire Partner
Role at The Works Stores Ltd.
Location: Hybrid / Field Based - Our Support Centre is located in Coleshill, Birmingham.
We’re on the lookout for someone who’s passionate about keeping people safe and places compliant. As our Health & Safety, Fire Risk Assessor, you’ll be out and about visiting stores, carrying out assessments, and helping our teams understand what good looks like when it comes to safety.
Your Mission
* Undertake suitable and sufficient Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s), in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
* Visit stores and compile fire risk assessment reports through an online portal system, highlighting potential hazards and providing recommendations to reduce or eliminate risks from these hazards.
* Fire risk assessment reports will, in most cases, be confined to the internal and external areas of our stores.
* Completed fire risk assessments 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 including PAS 79 and PAS 9980 plus the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Regulations.
* Escalate issues to the appropriate level if action is delayed or has not been delivered to the correct standard.
* Complete H&S Audit & Inspections as appropriate and feedback to the store teams to complete their understanding so we can ensure the stores reach a very good level of compliance.
* Be available and have confidence to liaise with enforcement authorities as and when required.
* Carry out post incident/fire inspections & report on findings.
* Are 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.
Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Full UK driving Licence.
* Recognised Fire Safety or Fire Risk Assessment qualification (minimum level 3 NEBOSH National certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent).
* Full understanding of the current UK Fire Safety Legislation and the ability to interpret and use fire safety guidance documents, including PAS 79-1, PAS 9980, The Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Regulations.
* Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its ability to apply to retail store practices and procedures.
* Able to compose written reports using MS Word & Excel programmes.
* Self‑motivated and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and time management skills, along with the ability to fully explain requirements and the use of fire safety measures.
* Willing and able to travel across the UK and Ireland.
* Experience of dealing with enforcement authorities, including fire enforcement officers and environmental health officers.
Desirable
* Recognised H&S qualification.
* To have a personal listing on a current fire safety register (IFE/IFS/PFO/FRACS or equivalent approved body) or be willing to work towards such listing.
Benefits
* 25% Colleague Discount – plus exclusive Double Discount days.
* MyWorks – Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more.
* 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 – Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development.
* Stream – Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them.
* Share Scheme – Own a piece of The Works!
* 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Healthcare Cash Plan – Support everyday healthcare costs.
* Other perks: Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work, optional charity giving.
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
Our Values
Crafty – Smart with what we've got. Caring – Heart in every action. Can‑do – Energy that gets it done.
Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Reasonable Adjustments
Our roles are open to all, including under‑represented groups. We welcome discussions around working hours, flexible working, and reasonable adjustments for interviews.
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