**Health and Safety Specialist** **Location:** Czech Republic, Prague/Zdiby **Role:** Permanent – Full-time VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Health and Safety Specialist. This position is based in our distribution centre in Prague/Zdiby, Czech Republic VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. **Let’s Talk about the Role** As our Health and Safety Specialist, your primary responsibility is to make sure all our associates are safe, and VF complies with all local and VF corporate regulations. You will work closely with the senior management and leadership team, taking responsibility for all Health & Safety matters on site, with the support of your wider team across the EMEA region as well as on-site in Prague **How You Will Make a Difference** Your role is so important to the effective operation of our warehouse and the safety of all VF Associates. Your tasks and responsibilities will include the following: + Leading the warehouse operations in all Health & Safety matters and activities on a daily basis + Ensuring our operations and non-operational teams are engaged and contributing to the site Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental objectives + Contributing to site Reward and Recognition through actively promoting and rewarding compliance and excellence in Health & Safety throughout the warehouse and offices + Creating new and maintaining current Risk Assessments so that the operations are always leading the way and aiming for excellence + Monitoring and maintaining required safety checks in line with maintenance and safety calendar + Recording and maintaining the documentation of accidents and incidents through the site’s recording methods + Ensure the required number of First Aiders _and_ Fire Marshals to site personnel is delivered and maintained + Working alongside the site operations team to embed Pre-shift and Post-shift checks of machinery and equipment to ensure that the condition and function of the site equipment is managed and maintained **Skills for Success** The successful candidate will have a proven background in Health and Safety, perhaps within a retail, production or warehouse environment. We are really open to the industry that you come from, we are looking for the right transferable skills and a passion for your work! + Experience in embedding a strong employee led safety culture and safety management systems, focussed on associates and customers + Experience in managing relationships for both internal and external teams + The ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats across all levels of the H&S function and can present information and proposals in a professional, structured and persuasive way, eliminating ambiguity + Knowledge of Health & Safety, and Fire Protection legislation for the Czech Republic + Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. + Great English communication skills – level B2 or higher ideally **What’s in it For You** We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package: + A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do + An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together + Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization + Free secure onsite parking and discounts with local public transport **Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity** As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike. If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you! R-20250701-0019 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.