EHS Manager

Company Description

Location: Portugal (Porto/Lisbon)

Purpose of role: It will focus on carrying out EHS activities within the meaning of the Regulation of Occupational Health and Safety Service in Portugal Lei nº 102/2009 September 10th. The role will require availability to travel around Portugal.

This position will provide support to the management team in Portugal, independently drafting environmental regulatory correspondence and monitoring compliance metrics for all Primark facilities.

Reports to: IBERIA EHS Country Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing activities of the occupational health and safety service within the meaning of the Regulation of Occupational Health and Safety Service in Portugal Lei nº 102/2009 September 10th for all Primark facilities.
• Carry out health & safety inspections as required by legislation, Primark company policy, identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate remedial action where required; and review and complete PINS system.
• Conduct EHS inspections and audit workplace standards and activities as appropriate;
• Conduct risk assessments and emergency plans.
• To undertake investigations into specific incidents or accidents ensuring appropriate records are maintained, appropriate recommendations made and actions closed to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence;
• Relationship with employees’ representatives in EHS,
• Establish effective relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the retail team and other stakeholders;
• Have a thorough and detailed working knowledge of relevant current legislation and advice;
• Provide technical advice on all relevant environmental, health and safety issues to the stores;
• Secure the development of a positive health and safety culture at all levels throughout the business.
• Identify where poor practice, by individuals or a particular business unit, demands additional training or the provision of information to provide this required support;
• Drive forward, undertake or advise on workplace risk assessments and reviews in accordance with legislation or upon amended Primark policy, determining appropriate action and priorities;
• To conduct regular and periodic EHS inspections and audits against defined workplace standards and activities in designated locations to evaluate our performance;
• To drive a culture of behavioural safety across the country and to lead by example to ensure that safety becomes an integral part of everyday business;
• Advise on training needs for the business in line with regulatory requirements, business need or poor performance taking into account performance improvement and return on investment;
• Supports the delivery of EHS training across the organisation.

Relationships:

• Cooperation with the others departments and external supervisory and control bodies (ACT, DSG, ARS, ANPC),
• Establish effective EHS relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the retail team – within the region, at group level, and other stakeholders;
• Develop key relationships with Retail Store Management, Area Managers, Head of Sales, P&C, Store Development, FM, Learning & Development, Retail teams, and Legal teams.
• Work closely and support all other central functions as required on minimum EHS Standards; P&C, Store Development, FM, Learning & Development and Legal teams.

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Técnico superior de segurança no trabalho (Nivel 6) 
• Have a thorough and detailed knowledge of relevant current legislation and advice;
• Environmental knowledge and background is desirable.
• Total availability to travel around Portugal.
• Five years’ experience in health and safety.
• Communicative English language skills
• Experience in deal with unions, conduct risk assessments, emergency plans, H&S trainings.
• Thorough knowledge of, and ability to advise upon, environmental, health & safety matters, risk management and legislation, with substantial demonstrable experience of personal involvement in the management of EHS within a diverse fast paced work environment.
• Results orientated with a strong focus on the delivery of objectives, including an ability to provide creative and innovative solutions based on a sound understanding of business requirements.
• Provide effective verbal and written communication and feedback
• Systematic approach with good attention to detail.
• Interest in continuous improvement and development of new technologies
• An effective communicator with the ability to deliver complex messages in a clear and appropriate manner.
• Retail or FMCG's experience an advantage;

Additional Information

Internal offer end date: 27/07/2026

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