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!