Fire, Health and Safety Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Rate of Pay: £11.95 per hour
Fire Health and Safety Officer - Purley Way
Working Pattern
Shifts to be confirmed at interview but will include Early Morning (6AM) working and alternate weekends
Purpose
You use your training to support Fire, Health and Safety practices in your store. To assist the store manager (and his/her management colleagues) as a competent person to influence and implement all matters relating to Fire, Health and Safety.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain a store that provides a safe, secure and healthy environment for all persons on the premises
- Be a figurehead for all matters relating to Fire, Health & Safety
- Create a working relationship with the store manager based on trust and reliability
- Ensure all tasks relating to Fire, Health & Safety policy and procedure are carried out correctly
- Be proactive in regards to sales floor trading moves, ensuring these are carried out correctly and in a safe manner
- Maintain and update the Fire, Health & Safety store noticeboard
- Ensure all Fire, Health and Safety training is completed in accordance with current policy and assist in the practical training of any colleagues (Fire Tours, Emergency Team, Transport etc.)
- Support the store training team with the Induction of new staff for fire, health & safety matters
- Carry out regular reviews of the store accident database to ensure all incidents are accurately reported and investigated
- Support the store First Aid team to ensure provision is sufficient and in accordance with policy
- Complete a weekly review of the Opening and Closing Book to ensure all tasks have been correctly completed and follow up issues with store management
- Complete risk assessments to identify and mitigate risk to as low as is reasonably practicable and keep them up to date
- Participate in consultation with store BIG and the Regional FHS Network Group
Key Relationships
- Store Manager
- Store management teams (Commercial, C&H, Foods and Operations)
- FHSO Network Chair for your region
- FHSO regional colleagues
- Store colleagues
- Trading Safely and Legally Inspector
- Local Enforcement agencies (Environmental Health, Fire Safety Officers etc.)
London, GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND;
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fire, Health and Safety Officer roles across Marks & Spencer's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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