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B&M Retail
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Bedford, Bedfordshire
Health and Safety Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
An exciting new opportunity has become available to join the B&M team as the Health & Safety/HSE Manager at our brand new Distribution Centre in Bedford. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will be responsible for delivering a safe, compliant working environment across the site and all associated functions including Transport. It will also include investigation and analysis in the spirit of continuous improvement. The key accountabilities of the role will be: Design and drive with your General Manager the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) agenda and strategy across your Distribution Centre. Support the fit-out of the new Distribution Centre (Bedford) and make the site fully compliant from a HSE perspective for the B&M and all contractors to operate safely. Be the first point of call with your General Manager for all H&S and facilities matters. Management and leadership of a small team (where applicable). Responsibility for managing work permits and the H&S side of works on site. Create, develop, review and implement safe systems of work and risk assessments across the DC and Transport. Ensure Health and Safety policies and procedures are implemented, communicated and adhered to by all colleagues at all levels. To advise on statutory changes in health & safety legislation. To liaise with site Training Department to ensure that operational training complies with Health & Safety legislation. To ensure all legislative requirements are met, including reporting of RIDDORs to specified deadlines. Promote Health & Safety awareness and positive culture through HSE campaigns with a proactive and hands on approach. Conduct training sessions with management & colleagues on a variety of HSE topics. Communicate with any relevant bodies re issues as arising and utilise information for continuous improvement. Chair and administration of site HSE meetings. Manage accident analysis and reporting to identify trends and areas for improvement. Maintain and monitor safety training records through internal auditing. Provide support and assistance in implementation of projects. To ensure that legal and statutory responsibilities in respect of the management of the site facilities are met. Responsibility for contractors and compliance with legislation and site specific rules. Ideal candidates will have the following experience and attributes : A minimum of 5 years working in a Distribution Centre within HSE direct responsibilities NEBOSH certified and knowledge of related H&S regulations/requirements Good DC practice knowledge Confident handler of people with good motivational qualities Able to develop and maintain good relationships across the business Team player with a strong understanding of people Open minded, able to embrace and influence change with all colleagues, including Senior Management Able to deliver results in extremely fast paced environment Ability to lead and motivate others, delegate work and explain ideas Planning and organizing skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Training Delivery Why B&M? B&M Retail are the UK’s fastest growing variety retailer. We offer Customers a fantastic range of products including: Food, FMCG, Homewares, DIY, Furniture, Garden and Pet care at amazing prices. From only having 21 stores in 2005 to the 650 stores we currently operate from,there is sure to be a store near you. With our ongoing expansion plans there really hasn’t been a better time to join B&M If you feel you want to make a difference, and join us on our exciting journey, then please apply online TODAY .