Location:

Madrid, Regional Office, Spain

Purpose of role:

To provide EHS support, development and implementation of Primark's health and safety agenda across the business

Reports to:

Iberia EHS Country Manager

Job Description

Carry out health & safety inspections as required by legislation, Primark company policy, identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate remedial action where required; and review and complete PINS system.

Conduct EHS inspections and audit workplace standards and activities as appropriate

Conduct risk assessments and emergency plans.

To undertake investigations into specific incidents or accidents ensuring appropriate records are maintained, appropriate recommendations made and actions closed to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence

Attend H&S; Committee meetings in the stores.

Establish effective relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the retail team and other stakeholders

Have a thorough and detailed working knowledge of relevant current legislation and advice

Provide technical advice on all relevant environmental, health and safety issues to the stores

Secure the development of a positive health and safety culture at all levels throughout the business.

Identify where poor practice, by individuals or a particular business unit, demands additional training or the provision of information to provide this required support

Drive forward, undertake or advise on workplace risk assessments and reviews in accordance with legislation or upon amended Primark policy,



determining appropriate action and priorities

To conduct regular and periodic EHS inspections and audits against defined workplace standards and activities in designated locations to evaluate our performance

To drive a culture of behavioural safety across the country and to lead by example to ensure that safety becomes an integral part of everyday business

Advise on training needs for the business in line with regulatory requirements, business need or poor performance taking into account performance improvement and return on investment

Supports the delivery of EHS training across the organisation.

Relationships:

Cooperation with the others departments and external supervisory and control bodies

Establish effective EHS relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the retail team – within the region, at group level, and other stakeholders

Develop key relationships with Retail Store Management, Area Managers, Head of Sales, P&C;, Store Development, FM, Learning & Development, Retail teams, and Legal teams.

Work closely and support all other central functions as required on minimum EHS Standards; P&C;, Store Development, FM, Learning & Development and Legal teams.

Qualifications Education:





Master degree in Health and Safety, specialties: Safety at work, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics and Psychosocial.

Desirable Legal Auditor certification.

Environmental knowledge and background is desirable.

Total availability to travel around Spain.

Five years’ experience in health and safety.

Experience in deal with unions, conduct risk assessments, emergency plans, H&S; trainings and participate in legal audits.

Thorough knowledge of, and ability to advise upon, environmental, health & safety matters, risk management and legislation, with substantial demonstrable experience of personal involvement in the management of EHS within a diverse fast paced work environment.

Results orientated with a strong focus on the delivery of objectives, including an ability to provide creative and innovative solutions based on a sound understanding of business requirements.

Provide effective verbal and written communication and feedback

Systematic approach with good attention to detail.

Interest in continuous improvement and development of new technologies

An effective communicator with the ability to deliver complex messages in a clear and appropriate manner.

Retail or FMCG's experience an advantage

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📌 EHS Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Primark
📍 Madrid