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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health & Safety team as a Regional Advisor.This role supports a region of 100+ stores in the South & South-East of England.Ideally you will be based in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, or Hampshire.
As the Regional Health & Safety Advisor, youllensure that all H&S policies and practices are proportionate, realistic, in place and working effectively. You'll represent B&M when liaising with enforcing authorities on all aspects of Fire and Health & Safety.If you are currently in a Health & Safety role, or you're in retail and have a desire to pursue a career in Health & Safety, this could be ideal for you. The role also offers the opportunity to work towards a NEBOSH qualification.
Reporting to the Senior H&S Manager the day-to-day duties of this role will include;
- Investigating and recording incidents, accidents, complaints, and cases of ill health.
- Providing clear advice on H&S requirements relating to working methods or physical changes.
- Undertaking risk assessments and site inspections.
- Drawing-up safe operational practices and making necessary changes.
- Determining ways of reducing risks and ensuring awareness of changes in legislation.
- Compiling H&S statistics, writing reports, bulletins, and newsletters.
- Delivering training courses and hosting H&S meetings.
- Prepare and submit RIDDOR reports to the HSE or equivalent, when required.
The experience and skills required are;
- Practical experience of Health & Safety in a multi-site capacity is preferred but not essential.
- Membership of IOSH, NEBOSH, IFE is ideal, although can be worked towards.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Law would be preferable.
- Good level of proficiency in MS Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A strong judgement, able to solve complex problems and lead others to find commercial solutions.
- Highly organised and able to prioritise workload under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Resilience and the ability to influence when dispensing advice, particularly at a senior level.
