Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues. But it is our culture that is considered our best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.
About the role:
This role provides front line Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) support, advice and guidance to stores. It supports company and statutory Health and Safety reporting requirements and delivers the second line of defence HS&E audit programme and as well as Safety improvement projects across the business.
This role covers Wickes stores across the South and the successful candidate will be provided with a company car to support travel needs.
Key Accountabilities
To plan, schedule and undertake Stay Safe reviews as determined by the Wickes SSR plan, with appropriate post audit support as required.
Provide clear, accurate and timely audit and other reports.
Deliver HSE related training in line with the business plan or as a result of specific training identified
Provide competent advice and guidance on store safety compliance issues or problems.
Ensure the management of the lost time incident and investigation process, supporting managers to ensure the Just culture process is followed
Ensure the effective investigation of incidents within the Division in accordance with investigation procedures
Ensure the timely identification and reporting of RIDDOR accidents
Act as a visible leader for the principles of Stay Safe.Through personal leadership style set the right tone at the top and establish an open culture encouraging a high level of communication and employer participation both internally and externally on Stay Safe issues.
Report into the the Head of Safety to identify and share any best practice or areas for improvement
Support the review and update of the retail safety management framework including risk assessments, procedures and Training.
What are we looking for:
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
ISO/OHSAS Auditor Qualification
CMIOSH
2 + years Retail operations
Understanding our safety management controls within Retail
Excellent Communicator (written and verbal)
Presentation and training experience
Google suite exposure
Project management experience
What can we offer you:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
