The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (exc. buffet & deals)
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

Implement, administer and enforce all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies, processes and standards which are required for the depot, to operate in accordance with both the laws that govern depot compliance and quality standards.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of Safety, Health, Quality and quality systems as documented on the Process Library. Ensures depot facilities are legal and insurance compliance is co-ordinated with the Depot Management Team

• Ensure that all requirements of the Health, Safety & Environment and Food Standards policies and standards are met by the depot through influencing and supporting the depot management team

• Briefing depot teams on updated or new ways of working, standards, how to guides, risk assessments, safe systems of work and SHEQ alerts

• Ensure fire safety standards, tests, drills are adhered to, including equipment and emergency lighting and Fire Risk Assessment Report actions are completed

• Accountable for completing internal (first party) audits at the depot to support assurance, audits and risk objectives

• With the support of the appropriate central departments, provide guidance to the Depot Management team to comply with internal and external audits and close out requirements after audit. Works to ensure depot compliance to audit standards through induction training, ongoing development and refresher training as required

• Monitor standards & audit requirements to ensure compliance, as well as highlighting areas of non-compliance to Senior Depot Management and demonstrate a proactive problem-solving approach to resolve any areas of non-compliance

• With the support of the appropriate central departments provide advice and guidance on all aspects of site Safety, Health, Environment and Food Standards

• Deliver and co-ordinate all Safety, Health, Environment and Food Standards and compliance related events/induction to update management team and new employees

• Work with the Depot Management Team to identify and review compliance key performance indicators and suggest improvements and efficiencies to better meet business/legal requirements

• Ensure all Safety, Health, Environmental and Food Standards training is completed on time and in full and reports gaps and non-compliance to the General Manager and Head of SHEQ

Challenges/Decision Making

• Managing conflicting priorities across several compliance areas
• Dealing with assurance and compliance issues in the depot that require immediate attention and resolution
• Influencing other managers in the depot to ensure they follow processes and standards and resolve issues in their areas of responsibility

Requirements

• A sound working knowledge of Company processes and standards within the business and demonstration of practical application
• Strong knowledge in Health & Safety, Environmental management, Food Standards, and internal and external auditing
• Effective communicator with the ability to persuade and influence senior management
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and positive approach
• Able to cope under pressure and priorities demands
• Ability to deliver effective presentations and training courses
• Customer driven, collaborative and hands-on approach able to identify pragmatic, business-focused solutions to areas of non-compliance
• Ability to work independently on own initiative
• Ability to interpret and apply safety legislation and policy
• Ability to analyse customer needs and make recommendations based on sound business knowledge and commercial acumen
• Experience of a fast-moving distribution environment
• IT literate – Microsoft Office applications
• Cost management and ability to work within tight budgetary controls

Working Hours:

08:00hrs – 16:00hrs. Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Relevant Qualifications:

• NEBOSH – National General Certificate or equivalent
• Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
• HACCP level 3

We look forward to you joining the BEST team!