Distribution Centre Health &safety Advisor

We are GAME. We are the UK’s leading high-street videogames retailer and we have a very exciting future…
We pride ourselves upon our people. With over 330 dedicated store teams across the country, a support centre filled with experts in their areas and a distribution centre run by the best in the business, we know that are our teams are the bedrock of our success.
We’re currently recruiting for a Health and Safety advisor for our distribution centres, who will proactively working with the Senior Management Team to ensure that all safety legislation is adhered to and policies and practices are adopted.
Working for GAME you’ll know you’re working for a company that recognises the expertise of every employee and offers great developmental opportunities including training, development, secondments and more.
Who are we looking for? A self motivated excellent communicator, capable of influencing at all levels, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, who will promote a positive Health and Safety culture. With a proven ability to acquire and apply, legal technical and regulatory information. To:-
• Actively promote workplace safety within the Distribution Centre, working closely with the DC H&S Manager to ensure compliance to the H&S policy. Actively facilitate the ongoing success of the H&S Forum
• Keep up to date with new legislation. Provide advice on H&S matters, ensuring all accidents and near misses are recorded and investigated in line with current legislation
• Carry out monthly site inspections and daily fork truck spot checks to ensure policies and procedures are being properly implemented. Record findings and take action where necessary
• Implement an annual review mechanism for all risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and make recommendations on how risks could be reduced to the DC H&S Manager. Additional reviews to be conducted where there have been any notable changes to individuals, processes or environment
• Update and maintain COSHH assessments and safety data sheets. Review annually, record findings and offer recommendations
• Record, communicate and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in line with SSOW’s and Risk Assessments
• Seek the most cost efficient PPE suppliers, monitor PPE stocks and distribute according to findings of Risk Assessments
• Ensure sufficient trained First Aider and First Aid Station distribution across all shifts and throughout the building. Ensure all equipment provided at the stations are within date and replenished
• Establish sufficient Fire Marshal coverage throughout the building and across all shifts. Ensure adequate provision of all fire fighting equipment and arrange and record the related maintenance checks
• Conduct monthly reviews of all H&S signage to ensure compliance
• Promote the importance of the near miss reporting system
• Conduct weekly documented testing of sprinkler system and ensure monthly testing of emergency lighting system by appointed contractor
• Manage and maintain all documentation so that it is available for presentation on request
• Create Monthly H&S reports for presentation to the Board of Directors
• An accredited MHE Instructor/ Examiner is desirable
• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential
• 2+ years experience in a warehouse environment
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
What will you get for being the best?
You’ll have fantastic opportunities for development and promotion, a competitive salary and a chance to work in the best industry there is. There is a huge amount of exciting development going on right now, both at GAME and in the wider videogames industry. You get to play your part in making videogames history.
Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to each application individually. If you have not heard from us with 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful at this time, but do not be deterred from showing your interest in future vacancies that arise.
GAME Retail Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.