EHS & OPERATIONS MANAGER 1

Primark; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Primark in the United Kingdom is seeking an in-store EHS & Operations Manager to create a secure environment for customers and colleagues. You will lead fire safety, audits, incidents, and contractor relationships while driving energy, waste and chemical management initiatives.

The role requires at least 3 years of management experience and the NEBOSH qualification or willingness to achieve it. Join a people-first culture that grows a global business.

Qualifications

• Experienced Operations professional with at least 3 years of management.
• NEBOSH qualification or willingness to work towards gaining them.
• 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 and elevate actions as needed.
• Review accidents and implement preventative measures.
• Manage relationships with security and 3rd 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 EHS policies and proactive coaching.
• Pursue digital learning and career pathways to grow within the company.

Skills

Management experience

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Salary: £39,709 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)

Location: Primark XXXX

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

• 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

• 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].

REQ ID: JR-12913