We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Health & Safety Advisor to join our team at B&M’s Fort Distribution Centre in Bedford, reporting directly to the Health & Safety Manager. This role operates on a rotational shift pattern of four days on and four days off, alternating between night and day shifts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently in a Health & Safety administrative or similar role who’s ready to take the next step in their H&S career within a fast-paced retail logistics environment.
In this role, your day-to-day will include:
- Investigating and recording incidents, accidents, complaints, and cases of ill health.
- Supporting the wider H&S team with information and documentation gathering for authority or civil cases.
- Undertaking site inspections and risk assessments as directed.
- Ensuring equipment is installed and maintained safely and correctly, in line with relevant processes.
- Identifying hazards, observing working practices, and recommending corrective measures.
- Assisting with the creation and review of internal Health & Safety policies and strategies.
- Maintaining accurate data capture processes and compiling regular reports and statistics.
- Supporting the organisation of Health & Safety meetings and training sessions.
- Assisting the H&S Manager with communication and liaison with relevant authorities.
- Keeping up to date with current Health & Safety legislation and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Always acting as a visible and approachable H&S ambassador on site.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience in Health & Safety Admin/Advisor role or similar
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualified, or willing to work towards
- Competent IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Excel
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Excellent time management and communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Experience within a retail environment is preferred but not essential
Why B&M?
We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here - https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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