An exciting opportunity has arisen within ALDI’s Health and Safety Team for a Health and Safety Specialist. The successful candidate will support the implementation of ALDI's health and safety strategy across our Stores and Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs). This role is predominantly field based, requiring frequent travel to various business sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, act as a 'competent person', ensuring compliance with health & safety, fire safety, food safety, and trading law.
- Engage with various teams to promote a positive safety culture and ensure all safety requirements are met.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to keep our workplaces safe and compliant
- Investigate reportable work-related incidents and advise on accident prevention measures.
- Support working groups in the development of risk assessments, policies and procedures, monitoring and supervision and training initiatives.
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Your New Role
- Reporting to the Regional Health and Safety Manager, providing operational support and direction on compliance with health and safety, fire safety, food safety, and trading law.
- Acting as a competent person within your area of responsibility regarding health and safety regulations.
- Engaging with regional teams including Store Operations, Warehouse Operations, Transport, and Real Estate to ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
- Conducting risk assessments, audits, and inspections across stores and RDCs.
- Investigating reportable work-related incidents and advising on accident prevention measures.
- Supporting H&S department working groups in the development of risk assessments, policies and procedures, monitoring and supervision and training initiatives.
About You
- You must hold a NEBOSH Certificate
- In-depth knowledge of national legislation and industry standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present to groups.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ideally you will hold a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field, or working towards, IOSH Membership, CIEH Membership, Fire safety qualification , Lead auditor qualification
What You’ll get in Return
- Salary starting £36,750 to £53,200
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 1 day a week remote working
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!
