EHS Manager UK

Job title:

EHS Manager UK

Company

Primark

Job description

Job DescriptionEnvironmental, Health & Safety ManagerBecause we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.As EHS Manager you will be responsible for providing EHS support, development and implementation of Primark’s environmental health and safety agenda across the business.What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle: * 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.

• Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices

What You’ll Do:
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day: * Establish effective relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the EHS team – within the region, at group level, the retail team and other stakeholders;

• Have a thorough and detailed working knowledge of relevant current legislation and advice;
• Keep abreast of proposed and actual changes in legislation and advice and to alert such changes to the team on areas that will impact on the business;
• To encourage, support and advise on consultative arrangements in the region ensuring the retail and human resources team are aware of these obligations and support this function within our stores;
• Carry out health & safety inspections as required by legislation, Primark company policy, identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate remedial action where required;

What You’ll Bring
We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role: * Primary degree in occupational health and safety or environmental health and safety.

• Recognised member of a professional body.
• Five years’ experience in environmental health and safety.
• Retail or FMCG’s experience an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidance and operating procedures. Ability to keep abreast of trends and related best practice;

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future – and we’re excited to develop yours.At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.131447BRFunctionRetail OperationsJob ProfileEHS ManagerTime TypeFull-Time

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:48:16 GMT

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