Job Introduction

Welcome to Card Factory - and your opportunity to be part of our exciting future. As the country’s largest, independent gift and greetings card retailer with over 1000 stores, Card Factory is really thriving. As well as being a progressive, exciting and friendly company, we reward our people’s commitment and determination. 

Reporting into the Head of Group Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Manager, is a crucial role leading our Health & Safety Strategy resulting in clear and transparent ways of working that drive Health & Safety standards.

Supporting our colleagues to ensure everyone’s safety is at the forefront of everything they do. Integrating effectively with the site leadership team to lead compliance to Health & Safety, Environmental and COVID-19 standards and to ensure high colleague engagement across our Wakefield and Bradford sites.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure full compliance with all operational standards/specifications /policy and procedures.

• Oversee the site Health & Safety Management System, risk assessments, policies, procedures, and audits, based on site specific information and needs

• Drive the Health, Safety and Environment strategy formally and informally, coaching teams and colleagues to drive a Health and Safety environment and ways of working

• Provide a reactive support service for serious Health & Safety issues and incidents across the division

• Lead in the production of Health & Safety improvement plans which include short and long term plans including accident reduction

• Manage contacts from authorities, working with external partners as required; Legal, Consultants etc.

• Lead the COVID-19 safe controls, continuously improving the site to ensure it remains a safe place for all, tackling non - compliance and updating processes as required

• Develop an engagement and continuous improvement framework which facilitates the involvement of Colleagues at all levels

• Oversee accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, safety observations and ensure cases of occupational ill health are fully investigated using root cause analysis, and support site(s) to implement measures to prevent reoccurrence

• Work with our Civil and Legal Solicitors to investigate, manage and represent the business

• Provide independent investigations of accidents, incidents and whistleblowers, reporting to the HSE as required

Core Accountabilities and Measures of Success

• Initiate and oversee a Health and safety change programme across the organisation with the support of staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders providing coaching & training where necessary.
• Ensure the group adhere to all H&S regulations / compliance, survey sites, carry out risk assessments etc.
• You will have the opportunity to implement your own processes / procedures within the business and make the role your own.

The Ideal Candidate

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals or above
• Experience working within an manufacturing facilities (manufacturing/logistics)
• Recent proven experience of working in a health and safety role at a similar level and bringing about culture change within an organisation
• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring to develop health and safety knowledge and expertise
• Chartered Member of IOSH
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of health, safety, compliance, and risk management.

About the Company

In return we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (inc public / bank holidays)
• Save as you Earn scheme
• 15% Staff Discount
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• O2 open mobile contracts
• Salary Finance
• Pension 
• Discounted Car Leasing
• Employee Care
• Flex My Day
• Card Factory Foundation
• MyCardFactory App: discounts at leading retailers

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

Visit our website to see the products we sell at https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email) 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies please.

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