The Health & Safety Partner coordinates, supports, and advises the business on health and safety matters. This role involves ensuring compliance with H&S legislation, maintaining standards, and providing support for new initiatives and processes. Key responsibilities include fire risk assessments, accident prevention, and site inspections to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
Please note this role is FIELD BASED; however, the ideal candidate will be located in London.
Core Behaviours
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our Customers:
We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority. Care for Our Colleagues:
We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. Protect Our Pounds/Euros:
We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular prevention inspections and maintain accurate records. Perform Fire Risk Assessments and oversee their management. Set up health and safety folders and noticeboards for new store openings. Support the Serious Incident Process, including attending calls and on-site visits. Investigate accidents, ensuring thorough documentation and reporting. Provide health, safety, and environmental advice to stores, offices, and sites. Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to monitor and measure compliance. Regularly review risk assessments for equipment and operations. Assist and monitor health and safety risks across stores in collaboration with other departments. Stay updated on relevant legislation and communicate updates to the business. Be flexible with working hours and willing to travel, including overnight stays when required. Minimum Requirements
Experience in health and safety, food safety, and fire risk assessments. NEBOSH General Certificate. Fire Risk Assessment Qualification. Food Safety Level 2 Certification or greater. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce detailed reports. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Capability to independently manage schedules and priorities. Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!
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We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our Customers:
We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority. Care for Our Colleagues:
We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. Protect Our Pounds/Euros:
We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular prevention inspections and maintain accurate records. Perform Fire Risk Assessments and oversee their management. Set up health and safety folders and noticeboards for new store openings. Support the Serious Incident Process, including attending calls and on-site visits. Investigate accidents, ensuring thorough documentation and reporting. Provide health, safety, and environmental advice to stores, offices, and sites. Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to monitor and measure compliance. Regularly review risk assessments for equipment and operations. Assist and monitor health and safety risks across stores in collaboration with other departments. Stay updated on relevant legislation and communicate updates to the business. Be flexible with working hours and willing to travel, including overnight stays when required. Minimum Requirements
Experience in health and safety, food safety, and fire risk assessments. NEBOSH General Certificate. Fire Risk Assessment Qualification. Food Safety Level 2 Certification or greater. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce detailed reports. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Capability to independently manage schedules and priorities. Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!
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