Health & Safety Advisor South - Field based, Southern Region which covers Birmingham to Devon

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail health and safety organization is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance across various locations. You will conduct inspections, support training programs, and foster a positive safety culture. The successful candidate should have a recognized health & safety qualification and experience in safety audits. Enjoy hybrid working, generous holidays, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising to 38 days with service

30% discount on own brand products

Company pension and bonus

Hybrid working with 2 days WFH

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation.
• Experience in conducting health and safety audits.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy and standards.
• Conduct inspections to ensure safety standards are met.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and report findings.

Skills

Problem-solving and decisiveness skills

Effective data input and analysis skills

Teamwork and tailored communication skills

Education

Recognized level six health & safety qualification

Full UK driving license

Tools

Spreadsheets

IT systems for audit programs

Job description

Job Description

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer?

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

To assist Regional Health & Safety Managers in ensuring A S Watson Companies (Superdrug, Savers, and The Perfume Shop) comply with all aspects of our Health & Safety Policy and Group Health & Safety Standards.

To create a positive approach to Safety, Fire Risk, Accident Prevention, and the health of all employees within their relevant Region.

To assist the relevant Regional Health & Safety Managers in providing advice, support, training, monitoring of stores, DCs, and offices to ensure compliance with our Health & Safety Policy, and to provide feedback on any related incidents that occur.

To coach employees on all aspects of health & safety matters to prevent work-related accidents and ill health, including extensive travel throughout the UK with overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Business’s Health & Safety Policy and Standards are followed.
• Support the HOD and RH&SM in delivering high safety standards and fostering a positive safety culture.
• Represent the H&S team at Area Manager Meetings and Safety Committees.
• Ensure all management staff are aware of and understand our safety policies and standards.
• Conduct proactive inspections to ensure safety standards are met.
• Investigate accidents/incidents, recommend preventive actions, and report findings.
• Assist in delivering H&S training programs and on-site training.
• Maintain communication with HOD & RH&SM and develop relationships with regional managers.
• Liaise with external safety organizations and authorities.
• Stay updated on current health & safety legislation and guidance.
• Support project teams and property teams with H&S aspects.
• Audit contractors and ensure contractor safety systems are adequate.
• Provide data on accidents, illnesses, and safety-related incidents.

Knowledge and Skills

• Willingness to travel to various locations for store visits.
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation.
• Problem-solving and decisiveness skills.
• Proficiency in creating spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to understand and modify IT systems for audit programs.
• Effective data input and analysis skills.
• Teamwork and tailored communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Good communication skills, ability to build relationships, negotiate, present, and report. Analytical thinking, commercial awareness, motivation, and enthusiasm are essential.

Experience

• Experience in a building or fire risk assessment role.
• Experience in retail, travel, or hospitality environments.
• Experience conducting health and safety audits.

Qualifications and Training

• Recognized level six health & safety qualification (or working towards).
• Recognized fire safety qualification.
• Other relevant qualifications (as applicable).
• Full UK driving license.

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with service.
• Staff discount codes, 30% on own brand products.
• Hybrid working with 2 days WFH and 3 days in the field.
• Company pension, bonus, Wagestream app, and group benefits.
• Part of a large international group with extensive development programs.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm