Health and Safety Officer

Lidl GB; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lidl GB is looking for a Trading Compliance Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health, food safety, and trading standards through regular audits and proactive safety culture initiatives. Applicants should hold a degree in Environmental Health or have a NEBOSH General Certificate. A full UK driving license is required, with a hybrid working model provided for better work-life balance.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Ongoing training

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in retail or warehousing preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits.
• Support Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Trading Standards.
• Continuously improve compliance and maintain safety culture.

Skills

Flexibility

Influencing

Written Communication

IT Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Environmental health related degree

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Summary

GBP33, - GBP41, per annum Company Car 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trading Compliance team in this fast-paced, quality focussed retail environment. If you are passionate about safety and want to make a real impact, then this role is for you.

The role supports the business in the broad disciplines of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Trading Standards; knowledge of these areas would be advantageous however we offer a comprehensive training and development plan which will give you the skills to perform your role. We therefore welcome applications from Environmental Health graduates or from those who have recently completed their NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and are looking to pursue a career in the retail safety sector.

You'll be at the forefront of making Lidl the supermarket of choice for our customers by completing regular audits and site visits across our network of stores, warehouses and offices across Great Britain. With your passion for safety, you'll also endeavour to continue fostering a positive and safe culture for our colleagues.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

Please note as per Lidl internal structures the job title for this role is an Officer

What you'll do

Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits across all areas of the business to ensure the necessary levels of understanding and compliance are in place

Provide support on day to day matters relating to the broad disciplines of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Trading Standards

Proactively improve compliance and standards within our stores, warehouses and offices and maintain a positive safety culture across all operational areas

Ensure that risk assessments and internal procedures remain current, effective and relevant

Conduct incident and accident investigations

Actively participate in meetings to bring a safety perspective and understanding to the business

Support corporate goals and maintain Lidl at the forefront of regulatory compliance

What you'll need

An environmental health related degree or relevant health and safety qualification such as the NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

Previous experience in retail and warehousing would be advantageous but not essential

Flexibility to travel to all areas within GB and must hold a full UK driving license (the usual pattern after training will be 3 days per week on site visits and/or in the office and 2 days working from home)

Have the ability to influence and persuade people at all levels within the organisation both informally, and within the meeting and training environments, with the ability to project a professional positive presence and an appropriate level of credibility

Strong written and IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Effective time management skills, able to work within tight time frames with ability to plan and prioritise, think clearly and strategically

Excellent team player as part of a progressive fast paced team with the ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

Enthusiastic with a solution focused attitude, self-motivated and dedicated to achieving the highest results

What you'll receive

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Ongoing training

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.