Health and Safety Advisor

Location

Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom

Job description

THE ROLE

The Health and Safety Advisor plays a critical role in promoting and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. This position involves developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs, policies, and procedures to minimise workplace hazards and risks.

YOUR TEAM

We started out as one brand with only three team members in 2006, today we are now made up of 13 amazing brands and counting, we have offices all over the world and we’ve grown to a 6,000+ strong team we call our boohoo family – and we don’t plan on stopping yet. We have big ambitions, huge potential and a clear strategy to continually evolve and grow the business. It’s a seriously exciting time to join us and influence the next chapter of our success.

In Health & Safety, we aim for a zero-harm culture through the consistent challenge of unsafe behaviours and conditions, and by demanding high standards of safety. We drive improvements by empowering people to look after each other, to take responsibility for their actions and by encouraging the passionate belief that things can always be improved.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments and inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards and safety concerns.
• Policy Development: Develop and update health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Training: Plan and deliver training programs to educate employees on safety procedures, emergency procedures, and the proper use of safety equipment.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Compliance: Ensure the company’s compliance with health and safety regulations and keep abreast of changes in legislation.
• Safety Audits: Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to assess compliance with safety standards and recommend improvements.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
• Safety Culture: Promote a culture of safety within the organisation, encouraging employees to actively participate in safety initiatives.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety-related incidents, training, inspections, and safety equipment inventory.
• Safety Committees: Collaborate with safety committees or teams to address safety concerns and drive continuous improvement.

WORKING WITH US

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• NEBOSH NGC or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess and mitigate risks effectively.
• Proficiency in using safety management software and tools.
• Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution centre is preferred.
• Experience in ISO45001 preferred.
• Strong influencing skills

WHY JOIN US

We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we’re 13 brands (and counting), there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

• You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing including an on-site gym
• There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands

Consistently inclusive - A workplace where everyone is respected; their individual differences are valued; and they can be themselves at work; without exception’

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