Safety and Security Co-worker

Job description

About the job

IKEA VISION
To create a better everyday life for the many people (The Dream) by:
Offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them(The Business Idea) Giving down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles, so that together we are strongly committed to creating a better everyday life for ourselves and our customers (The Human Resource Idea)

KEY TASKS

Assist the Risk and Health & Safety Manager in developing and implementing an annual action plan to achieve the common store Health and Safety goals and priorities.
Be the natural source of know-how about all IKEA's Health and Safety related matters and specifically relating to IKEA's Health and Safety policies.
Work with the Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) to identify potential health and safety issues and put in place solutions to minimise future risk.
Responsible for putting in place a system for ensuring all accidents are reported, investigated and appropriate actions taken to prevent future accidents occurring are implemented and compliance with RIDDOR, and follow up where required with external parties. Ensure all accidents are put on to the Loss Incident Reporting System (LIRS).
Responsible for monitoring accident trends and work with the managers to provide solutions to minimise the overall risk of accidents; to escalate issues where appropriate.
Recognise and build key relationships within the store. Use the network to share ideas for improvement using copy and paste solutions.
Develop a sound working relationship with the local Environmental Health Officers to champion the IKEA Health and Safety culture.
Promote a safe working environment for fellow co- workers, customers and visitors in line with the HASAW Act, Group Risk Manual and the IKEA Health & Safety policy.
Support a 'Safety First' Culture within the Risk team, where coworkers are encouraged to raise and discuss concerns and solutions. Ensure all the Risk team are regularly trained in Health and Safety to an appropriate level for the role and responsibilities.
Responsible for taking an active role on the Store Health and Safety Committee; specifically being a source of Health and Safety knowledge; reporting on Store accident statistics; and ensure Health and Safety work place inspections are undertaken and any concerns are raised at the committee.
Follow-up with managers to ensure all risk assessments are completed and monitored and a Safe System of Work is consistently implemented.
To coach, develop and educate all co-workers, and external partners to ensure
they comply with HASAW Act, Group Risk Manual and the IKEA Health & Safety policy.
Co-ordinate Health and Safety training in-Store and report on training undertaken to the Store Steering Group, highlighting any concerns.
Collate all relevant information relating to claims handling and pass to the relevant responsible person.
Responsible for First Aid team training, upkeep and rota.
Carry out any other reasonable request asked by the management team.
Essentials:
Full UK driving license
Customer Service/retail experience
Preferable:
Security background or experience
First aid experience
Loss prevention/policy experience

GROWING TOGETHER IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world's leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

Additional Information :

Addition Information

2 x 16 contract 4 days out of 7

Working hours:
Saturday 7:45-22:30
Sunday 8:45-22:30
Bank holidays 7:45-21:30

'IKEA Milton Keynes is an equal opportunities employer. Please contact us on 01908634613 if you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment and selection process.”

What are the benefits of working at IKEA?

• Holidays
• Co-Worker Discount
• End Of Year Present
• Tertials
• Long Service Award
• The IKEA Support Line
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly Policies
• Childcare Vouchers
• Marriage Day
• Civil Partnership Day
• First Day Of School Leave
• Payroll Giving To Charity
• Subsidised Staff Restaurant
• Company Sick Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Uniform
• Compensation Leave

Job ID

248275BR

Removal Date

14/06/2016