EHS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Primark; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Primark Southampton is hiring an EHS & Operations Manager to ensure a safe, compliant store environment for customers and colleagues.

You will lead a small team, oversee fire safety, asbestos, water systems, and audits, and collaborate with store management to drive operational excellence.

The role requires at least 3 years in operations management, NEBOSH is preferred, and a passion for safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experienced Operations professional with at least 3 years of management.
• NEBOSH qualification is preferred or you are willing to work towards gaining it.
• A keen eye for detail spotting potential hazards before they arise.
• Strong influencing and communication skills to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor fire safety, asbestos management, and water system maintenance.
• Conduct regular EHS audits – investigate and elevate as the situation dictates.
• Review accidents and implement preventative measures.
• Manage relationships with security and third-party contractors.
• Implement environmental initiatives in energy, waste and chemical management.
• Lead a small team and collaborate with store management to drive operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of Safe Today, Safe Tomorrow through policy implementation and proactive hazard mitigation.
• Engage in digital learning and career development opportunities.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

NEBOSH (desired)

Job description

Location: Primark -Southampton

Salary: £39,709 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7

BECAUSE YOU’RE SAFE TODAY AND SAFE TOMORROW

A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. As the EHS & Operations Manager within the store, your role will involve establishing a secure environment for both customers and colleagues.

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role.

• Maintain and monitor fire safety, asbestos management, and water system maintenance.
• Conduct regular EHS audits – investigate and elevate as the situation dictates.
• Review any accidents and take any preventative measures.
• Manage the relationship with security and any 3rd party contractors.
• Implement environmental initiatives within the store on energy management, waste management and chemical management.
• Lead a small team and collaborate with the store management team to drive operational excellence.
• Create a culture of ‘Safe Today, Safe Tomorrow’ by implementing all EHS policies and procedures, through effective coaching and demonstrating proactivity to mitigate hazards that may arise.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.

What you’ll bring

Your focus will be instilling a safety-first ethos and promoting a secure store setting for both team members and customers. Here’s what we need from you:

• Experienced Operations professional with at least 3 years of management.
• Ideally, you’ll have relevant EHS qualifications such as NEBOSH, or you are willing to work towards gaining them.
• A keen eye for detail spotting potential hazards before they arise.
• Strong influencing and communication skills – to challenge, engage, and inspire at all levels.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].