Job Description
Group Health and Safety Officer
Our client is a UK-wide clothing and textile retailer with 11 stores, distribution centres in Cardiff, Leeds, Seaham, and Carlisle, and administration centres in Warrington, Cardiff, London, and Carlisle. The successful candidate will report to the Group Company Secretary and work under the direction of the Group Health & Safety Manager. The role requires mobility and largely field-based work to service the entire business.
The primary office locations are Cardiff or Warrington; other locations will be considered for the right candidate.
The Health & Safety Officer will support, advise, and train colleagues across all levels and areas of the business. The role involves conducting approximately 70 site audits per year, mainly in retail stores but also in distribution centres and office spaces.
This position is the first point of contact with Environmental Health Officers, Fire Officers, and other government agencies in the health and safety field. Responsibilities include post-incident/accident investigations and assisting with the review and creation of safe systems of work and risk assessments.
Previous experience in retail or distribution is preferable, but other candidates will also be considered.
A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience is preferred, or candidates with retail or warehousing experience and the required health and safety qualifications.
Technical requirements include a sound knowledge of current health and safety legal requirements. Candidates should be members of IOSH and hold the NEBOSH diploma or an equivalent qualification.
Key competencies include excellent communication and negotiation skills across all levels of staff and management, self-motivation, good report writing skills, and a practical, commercial approach to health and safety legislation.
You should be comfortable and competent in training others on health and safety topics and capable of delivering health and safety solutions in a commercial environment.
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