Location
Hybrid / Field Based (South Division) - Our Support Centre is located in Coleshill, Birmingham.
Health, Safety & Fire Partner
The Health, Safety and Fire Partner will oversee our Southern Division, which incorporates some 250+ retail stores across 13 areas. In this role you will perform fire risk assessments, safety compliance checks and train store teams. The ideal candidate would be based in Southern England with good access to Birmingham where our head office is based.
Responsibilities
* Undertake suitable and sufficient risk assessments, including Fire Risk Assessments and 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 providing recommendations to reduce or eliminate risks.
* Complete fire risk assessments and checks that will be used by the Health and Safety Manager, maintenance team and Directors to initiate repairs or other procedures to ensure shops 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 ensure 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 teams operate safely while 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
* 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 ability to interpret and use fire safety guidance documents.
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its application to retail store practices and procedures.
* Ability to compose written reports using MS Word & Excel.
* Self‑motivated and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and time management skills, and the ability to fully explain requirements and use of fire safety measures.
* Willingness and ability to travel across the UK and Ireland, including occasional overnight stays.
Desirable Experience
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (or working towards).
* Experience working in a retail environment.
Benefits
* 25% colleague discount and exclusive double discount days.
* MyWorks – access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more.
* Family friendly leave – enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* 33 days holiday 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 in areas that interest you.
* Stream – claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them.
* Share scheme – own a piece of The Works.
* 24/7 support for you and your family – partnership with the Retail Trust providing an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Healthcare cash plan – support everyday healthcare costs.
* Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.
Equal Opportunity
We are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under‑represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working and will support reasonable adjustments for interviews.
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