Health & Safety Manager

Tesco

Nov 14

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Logistics
Facilities Management

Requirements

Operational knowledge in Distribution or logistics
Operational safety experience in similar industry
Process and Policy writing
Achieved or working towards CMIOSH as a minimum
Experience in related industry or retail policy development and implementation
Highly effective communication and partner leadership skills
Accident investigation techniques knowledge
Auditing experience

Responsibilities

Maintain the Distribution & Customer Fulfilment Centre Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 that reflects the legal requirement and standard process
Interpreting Group Safety Standards to develop and help implement safety policies in line with legal requirements, industry standard methodology and ISO 45001 accreditation
Ensuring that UK Distribution and Fulfilment Centres operate safely by giving advice and support to Directors and senior managers in relation to safety issues
Being one of the proficient persons within the UK Tesco organisation for principle health and safety advice and direction in Distribution and Fulfilment
Continuously improving safety standards through innovative methods that change behaviour and improve knowledge about health and safety whilst ensuring the best value
Providing technical knowledge to Group People Safety and Distribution and Fulfilment Support Office on matters of health and safety and supporting the activities of the Union Health and safety Working party
Supporting rapid response to serious accidents in the UK at short notice to advice team members on independent accident investigation
Being the lead for the Distribution and Fulfilment Governance framework and facilitating the Periodic meetings
Maintain the ISO 45001 programme, engaging with BSI to ensuring continual improvement for our Safety Management System
Lead and maintain the Fire Risk Assessment programme with 3rd party ensuring our legal requirement is met
Lead and maintain the Group COMAH compliance with Distribution Act as subject matter authority for the Tesco Group Distribution Network

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do support remote work in a hybrid format, allowing employees to spend 60% of their time in one of our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely.

What is the main responsibility of the Health & Safety Manager?

The main responsibility of the Health & Safety Manager is to ensure compliance with the Distribution and Fulfilment Safety Management System while developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies for a safe working environment.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

Applicants should have operational safety experience in a similar industry, process and policy writing skills, and ideally be CMIOSH qualified or working towards it.

What kind of working patterns are available for this role?

We offer a range of diverse full-time and part-time working patterns across various business areas, with a blended approach of office and remote working.

Is there support for mental wellbeing?

Yes, we provide support for mental wellbeing through a free 24/7 virtual GP service and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.

What benefits do Tesco employees receive?

Tesco employees receive an annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary, starting holiday of 25 days plus a personal day, private medical insurance, extended maternity and adoption leave, and free access to mental wellbeing resources.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion at Tesco?

Yes, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values at Tesco, where everyone is welcome and represented, ensuring a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

What role does the Health & Safety Manager play in accident investigations?

The Health & Safety Manager supports rapid responses to serious accidents and advises team members on independent accident investigations.

Tesco

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1919

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

One of the world’s largest retailers of consumer goods from food to fashion. Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day in our stores and online is at the heart of everything we do. Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen using the £30 he received on leaving the Royal Flying Corp, we’ve come a long way from his small market stall in East London. Today over 400,000 colleagues work across our stores, office, distribution and customer engagement centres in the UK, Europe and Asia. Share our passion for the people, products and places that make us great, and we can offer the right support to develop your skills.