We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities and Health & Safety Manager to join the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer!
Who are we?
Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, operating a network of over 200 stores nationwide. Founded in 1980, the company recently passed back into private ownership following the acquisition of Fortress Investment Group and has undergone an ambitious transformation and turnaround programme. The results of which are now being seen, with record market share growth, a new and improved product range, a new website and six new stores - with a pipeline for future expansion over the next five years. With no minimum purchase, the Majestic range includes over 1,100 different wines, spirits and beers both online and in-store. Majestic’s key strength is over 1,000 WSET-trained colleagues offering knowledgeable, friendly service across all channels.
The Role:
As Majestic Wine, Facilities and Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for Facilities and Health and Safety leadership across the Majestic business our 200+ store estate, support office and distribution centre.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Facilities and Health and Safety management across the Majestic business our 200+ store estate, support office and distribution centre
- Ensure legal compliance and key stakeholder management with regulatory authorities and insurers on key matters, including Fire Risk Assessments and Certification, RIDDOR reporting, Emergency and Incident Planning
- Responsible for the safe upkeep of the physical infrastructure across Majestic wine, including working in partnership with contractors to ensure all activities are completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures and industry best practic
- Accountable for the Majestic H&S policy and responsible for the effective engagement across the business to ensure a safe environment of our colleague and shopping environment for our customers
- EHS risk assessments and actions required
- Providing regular Health and safety performance updates to the Board and identifying clear actions required to ensure compliance
- Health and safety induction for new employees through the companies health and safety training program
- Driving improvements to the colleague experience in the Retail Stores, Distribution Centre and our Support Centre
- Delivering services to agreed budgets, reviewing operations to identify potential cost saving opportunities
- Managing relationships with your customers and team, supervising and performance managing the internal team
- Responsible for utility contracts and exploring options to reduce energy spend. Primary point of contact for all insurance claims
- Fulfil the role of the organisation's competent health and safety person providing leadership, expertise, strategic and practical advice for occupational safety across the business
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Educated to degree level, and/or qualified to NVQ5/NEBOSH Diploma level: you have significant Facilities & Health and Safety experience, ideally gained in a Retail and/or Hospitality environment
Experience of successfully developing a Health & Safety first culture within a business that is aligned to and supports the business’s strategic and operational goals
You possess an in-depth understanding of EU & the new UK Health and Safety Legislation & Rules
Relevant experience in maintaining and implementing Facilities and H&S Policies
Team leadership and contractor management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people, up to Board level
Previous FM/H&S experience with a strong knowledge of service delivery
Experience managing service providers from both a client and supplier perspective
Able to thrive in a flat hierarchy, fast paced culture with an agile innovative approach to the delivery
A hands on problem solving approach to issue resolution
BIFM membership desirable
Various courses covering compliance, energy management, space management, sustainability
What's in it for you:
A competitive salary & performance related bonus
Up to 20% Staff Discount
33 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
Life Assurance (Worth 3 times your annual salary)
A contributory Company Pension Plan
Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression supported by our excellent in-house training schemes!
Free parking on site with electric charging points
Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, Access to free counselling and support phone line
Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks
Long service rewards.
Company sick pay scheme
Job Specifics:
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Field Based. Our Head Office is based in Watford, just 20 minutes from London Euston. From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head Office.
We are proud to offer a new Agile Working Policy for Support Centre colleagues; a blend of office and home working which will include at least 3 days working at the Majestic Office
We look forward to receiving your application! Together we are Majestic! #TWAM
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
No Agencies Please - We thank you for your interest in working with Majestic Wine, however, we have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV's supplied to Majestic Wine unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our Talent Team.