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Health and Safety Technical Manager - Retail regional Compliance

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Morrisons

Oct 17

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Bradford
    Remote

Requirements

  • One of the following: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Environmental Health, or a closely related discipline, or extensive work-based experience.
  • Knowledge of Trading Standards, Health & Safety and Food Safety legislation.
  • Lead Assessor Qualification / Auditing experience in one or more of the Safe & Legal disciplines
  • Recognised HACCP Qualification to at least Intermediate Level
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of catering, retail or manufacturing in one or more of the Safe & Legal Disciplines
  • An appreciation of the microbiological safety and quality aspects of high risk products
  • A good understanding of food safety, health & safety, trading standards quality / management systems
  • Knowledge of Retail end to end operations
  • Customer focussed with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude

Responsibilities

  • Provide a Safe & Legal management service for Retail stores, support in Logistics may be required occasionally.
  • Proactively attend regional and store meetings, build engagement with the senior teams & share data trends, working with the teams to agree suitable solutions.
  • Manage/coordinate activity where serious safety or legality concerns have been identified and work with stores and sites to demonstrably improve standards.
  • Work with stakeholders to manage Enforcement activity, arrange for any necessary support, disseminate information and liaise with Enforcement Officers to reach a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Provide a reactive service for serious food safety, trading standards and health & safety issues and incidents.
  • Support the central teams by providing timely information and advice.
  • Use a partnership approach in order to coach Regional Managers, Store/Site Managers and colleagues in the required safe and legal standards/ general good practice.
  • Build strong relationships with the retail management teams in order to be recognised as the main point of contact for all technical queries.
  • Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Pest Controller) to effectively promote safety and legality.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Health and Safety Technical Manager role?

The primary focus is to serve as a subject matter expert in Health & Safety, supporting compliance with Food Safety and Trading Standards, while ensuring a Safe & Legal culture across retail stores in the North West Region.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The candidate should possess one of the following: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, a degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Environmental Health, or related discipline, or extensive work-based experience.

Will there be travel involved in this role?

Yes, the role requires travel between retail supermarkets within the North West Region, including areas like Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, and the Lake District.

Are there any specific certifications or qualifications preferred for this role?

Yes, candidates should have knowledge of Trading Standards, Health & Safety, and Food Safety legislation, as well as a Lead Assessor Qualification or auditing experience in relevant areas, and a recognized HACCP Qualification at least at Intermediate Level.

What kind of training will be provided?

Full training will be provided in Food Safety and Trading Standards for the right candidate who may not have extensive experience in those areas.

How often will the Technical Manager be expected to visit stores?

The Technical Manager will typically visit 1-2 stores per day but may adjust based on business needs.

Is there support for work-life balance?

Yes, the company offers generous holiday entitlement and a range of family-friendly policies, as well as a positive working culture that encourages a work-life balance.

What are some benefits offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include a 15% colleague discount, an additional 10% discount card for friends or family, company pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, perks with over 850 retailers, free onsite parking, and various family-friendly policies.

How important is team fit for this role?

Team fit is essential, as the company is seeking a confident, vibrant individual with a proven record to engage others and drive change within the retail environment.

Will the Technical Manager need to handle any incidents or enforcement activities?

Yes, the Technical Manager will provide a reactive service for serious food safety, trading standards, and health & safety issues and will work with stakeholders to manage enforcement activity and address serious concerns.

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Morrisons

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our team of friendly faces works as one to provide shopping trips and a career experience you won’t find anywhere else. Together we work the Morrisons way. Constantly looking to do things even better, we work in partnership with our communities, colleagues, suppliers and British farmers to provide our customers with the freshest food at great value for money. Our people ‘Make Morrisons’. Our team spirit really is hard to beat. At the top of our game in all kinds of roles, we work as one team in our stores, distribution centres, manufacturing sites and Head office. In return for looking after our customers, we look after our people with great perks, lots of career opportunities and the training and support everyone needs to be the best they can be.

Benefits

  • Salaries

    We offer highly competitive salaries and regularly review them so they reflect your contribution and achievements.

  • Company pension

    We have a fantastic pension scheme that all our colleagues can join. Together with a generous company contribution, your contributions are invested to help you save for your future. At the default rate, Morrisons pays the majority and there are two tiers available to all colleagues; pay more and the company pays more too!

  • Life assurance

    We offer a Life Assurance Scheme, more commonly known as a 'Death in Service' benefit. All our colleagues are entitled to this benefit from their first day of permanent employment with us, subject to eligibility rules. If you're an active member of the pensions scheme, 'Death in Service Benefit' is four times your annual salary. If you're not a member of the pension scheme, you're still entitled to the benefit at 1 times your annual salary.

  • Healthcare cash plan

    Our exclusive health care cash plan, provided by Sovereign Health Care, offers colleagues a helping hand with everyday health care costs. It pays tax free cash back on a range of everyday health care costs including glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment, prescription charges, physiotherapy and much more.

  • Wellbeing with Vita health

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