The Health and Safety department primary function is to ensure there is a safe and
healthy working environment for all employees, customers and visitors. This involves
identifying potential hazards, implementing control measures to mitigate risks,
providing training, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety
legislation. The team also plays a crucial role in investigating accidents, promoting a
positive safety culture, and developing and maintaining health and safety policies and
procedures.
This is achieved by working closes with key stake holders throughout the business,
including heads of departments, the people team and facilities, development and
new stores teams.
Training educating and supporting our colleagues at Dunelm is key to promoting a
positive safety culture within our business
To support the Head of Health & Safety, Risk and Insurance Manager to ensure the
company is following Health and Safety regulations, legislation and policies and
minimising risk in the workplace, for both our colleagues and customers.
To manage Safety within the distribution sites allocated to you by attending site
carrying out Audit Inspections and corrective action. Control and manage all accident
within the distribution network ensuring we defend all claims with robust policies and
procedures.
Accountable for coaching and developing a strong Health & Safety culture across all
sites in the business including developing and running training courses for new
managers.
To also support with the company’s ambition to be a ‘net zero’ retailer by managing
waste and recycling effectively