About the role...
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.
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.
Why choose us?
* Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
* Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
* Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
* Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
* Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
* Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
* My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
* Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
* Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
* Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and 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.
Skills and Knowledge…
• 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
About us...
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. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
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!