Health and Safety Officer

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Health and Safety Officer

£40000-45000 + great benefits

We have a great opportunity for a qualified Health and Safety Officer to join our Reading team in this newly created site-based role.

In this role you’ll be a critical member of the operational management team reporting to the General Manager. You’ll be conducting audits to identify areas that need attention and use your findings to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of site Health, Safety & Environment and Food Standards. This role does not have any direct reports but will work alongside Department Managers to ensure all requirements of the Health, Safety & Environment and Food Standards policies and standards are met. You’ll use your influencing skills and knowledge to support the depot management team, providing advice, support and guidance on Health and Safety policies to create a culture focused on health and safety in everything we do.

Together with our depot management team, you’ll identify and review compliance key performance indicators and suggest improvements and efficiencies to better meet business/legal requirements. You’ll ensure all Health & Safety, Environmental and Food Standards training is completed on time and in full, and report gaps and non-compliance to the General Manager, updating training system records accordingly.

To join us as a Health and Safety Officer you must have already obtained H&S qualifications such as NEBOSH General Certificate (training available for candidates with IOSH Certificate willing to upskill to meet the needs of the business). We’ll be looking for you to demonstrate that you are well organised with systematic approach capable of managing multiple projects and priorities. You’ll need the ability to use your excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to handle any conflict within a high-pressure environment.

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits. Apply now.

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Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.