Health & Safety Advisor in Chester House, Epsom Ave, Handforth, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK9 3DF Field based, covering the East region (include Dover, up to Grimsby, Cambridgeshire and Nottingham) so ideal candidate would be located on the East.

Location: Field based, covering the East region (include Dover, up to Grimsby, Cambridgeshire and Nottingham) so ideal candidate would be located on the East.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to cover our East area working in dynamic, fast paced and friendly Health and Safety team within the Pets at Home Group.

As a Health and Safety Officer you will be the first point of contact for general H&S queries in your allocated region, and respond to any queries or requests for advice and guidance to all levels of management and colleagues.

Key responsibilities (will include, but not limited to)

You will review and manage all reported accidents and Investigate all RIDDOR reportable incidents as well as audit all sites located in you allocated region and assist with the implementation of Risk Assessments.

You will undertake Fire Risk Assessments at all premises within your allocated region and as requested and assist in the preparation of any documents required by the pre-action protocols for any personal injury claims received.

You will provide support and guidance to Area Management and Stores/Practices on day to day Health and Safety Issues and in dealings with the Regulatory Authorities, maintaining a database of visits and informing relevant departments where further action is required.

You will assist in the planned and ongoing review of all health and safety related documents and well as preparation and delivery of training/briefings on health and safety matters, as required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Full driving licence – company car provided.
• Ability to work well with other departments within the Group.
• Have an awareness of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and assist in implementation of H&S requirements under the scheme (Desirable but not essential).
• To be able to communicate effectively with external bodies (e.g. Radiation Protection Advisors - Desirable but not essential).
• As requested, be able to undertake specific Health and Safety Projects.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience of working in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritise and organise own workload.
• Time management skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or level 5 (or working towards level 5 in Health and Safety) or NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety (Desirable but not essential).

Our diversity and inclusion vision is that everyone is welcome and feels part of our group. If you think you’re a good match to what we are looking for, and you share our belief that together ‘we’re better with pets’, we’d like to hear from you, whatever your background or circumstances.

Benefits

• Bring your Pet to work!
• Birthday Leave - 1 day extra leave to celebrate your Birthday!
• Colleague Discount- 20% discount for you (plus one family member). This can be used in Pets at Home Stores, Groom Rooms, Companion Care Veterinary Services, and Pet Plan Insurance!
• The option to buy extra holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Contributory Private Health Care
• Charity Leave- You are entitled to have one paid day’s leave each year to work for your favourite animal related charity.
• Celebrating Special Celebrations? You’ll get 1 extra week off and a gift to celebrate your wedding or civil partnership, and a gift from us if you are expecting or adopting a baby!
• Free Car Parking
• Values Awards
• Colleague of the Month Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Shopping discounts and more!

About the Pets at Home Group

Pets at Home Group is the UK’s leading pet care specialist, fulfilling every possible pet and owner need, from food and accessories to grooming and vet services. Since 1991, we’ve been building a business around pets and their owners and we’ve set our sights on becoming the best pet care business in the world. Join us now and you can be part of that journey, developing your future as we develop ours. This is a place where you can take pride and passion in your work within an inspiring, professional team that’s focused on supporting pets and their owners to live happier lives together.

We’re driven by the wellbeing of pets and we make sure we look after our people too. We depend on your commitment and innovation, and reward it with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Together we’ll create the future of pet care.

*Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.*