Health & Safety Specialist

swindon, england, United Kingdom

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aldi’s Health and Safety Team, to join in the position of Health and Safety Specialist.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting their Manager in implementing Aldi's health and safety strategy across their Stores and RDCs. Areas of responsibility will include:

Providing operational support and direction on all matters relating to health & safety, fire safety, food safety and trading law across the Regional Warehouse, Transport, Store Operations, Real Estate and Office and National Department functions.

To continually improve Aldi’s Health & Safety Management System; reducing risk and complying with legal obligations in a manner that is practical and proportionate to the requirements of the business.

The successful candidate will champion a positive safety culture across the business and must be comfortable presenting to groups, therefore will need to possess excellent communication, attention to detail, time management and organisation skills.

The successful applicant must be willing to travel when required, as this will form part of their role on a frequent basis, attending different business sites to complete their duties.

Please note this is a predominantly field-based role.

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

Acts as a competent person within their area of responsibility with regards to health & safety, fire safety, food safety and trading law

Coordinates the Company’s response to any enforcement interventions within Regions

Engages with the Regional teams (Store Operations, Regional Warehouse, Transport, Real Estate, Office functions and National Departments) to ensure health & safety, fire safety, food safety and trading law requirements are properly and fully considered

Supports the training/competency requirements for health & safety, fire safety, food safety & trading law related issues

Supports the sharing of relevant health & safety, fire safety, food safety and trading law information (from incidents, reports and other monitoring tools) across the business at all levels

Liaises third party service providers who deliver health & safety, fire safety, food safety and trading law related services in their Region, including the Primary Authority

Liaises with third party service providers including contractors with respect to health, safety and fire risks as required

Reviews the implementation of a robust health & safety, fire safety, food safety and trading law performance monitoring regime within their area of responsibility and reports on performance

Conducts Store Risk Assessments, Workplace Transport Risk Assessment and Fire Risk Assessments

Conducts audits and inspections according to the agreed frequency across various stores and RDCs

Undertakes investigations of any major work related incidents (reportable incidents) and advises on any required injury/ harm prevention programmes

Advises teams on the investigation of non-reportable incidents to ensure that causes of incidents are identified and acted upon in a proportionate manner

Responds to third party and local authority queries in relation to regulatory challenges

All applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle in order to complete field based work

About You

NEBOSH General Certificate

Due to the travel requirements of the role a driving license is required

In-depth and working knowledge and understanding of national legislation and relevant industry standards

Significant and recent health and safety experience

Understand the importance of confidentiality, honesty and integrity

Excellent attention to detail

Highly organised

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work independently

Stakeholder and project management

Flexible to adapt to the demands of an ever-changing business environment

Able to think strategically and is solution focused

Adaptable

A strong understanding and proven execution of existing Health and Safety processes and procedures

Proven ability in planning, organising and project management; able to prioritise multiple work streams and stakeholders, and meet key deadlines

Possess the ability to use initiative to autonomously problem solve

A skilled investigator/interviewer with the appropriate knowledge of criminal; civil and H&S legislation

Commercially astute with the ability to be flexible and also possess appropriate analytical skills with attention to detail

Office 365 proficiency (particularly Excel)

Desirable:

IOSH Membership

CIEH Membership

Fire safety qualification

Lead auditor qualification

Multi-site food retail experience

Logistics experience

Experience of having conducted Fire Risk Assessments

Food safety management system experience

Relevant enforcement experience

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field, or working towards this

What You’ll get in Return

Salary details £36,220 rising to £52,410

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 1 day a week remote working. Some night/weekend working may be required

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

In office flexi-time

Full training provided

Pension scheme

Private employee medical insurance after 4 years

Company sick pay scheme

Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years

Long service rewards

Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.

Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today!