Location: Primark - Southampton
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Salary: £39,709 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7
BECAUSE YOU’RE SAFE TODAY AND SAFE TOMORROW
A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.
Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. As the EHS & Operations Manager within the store, your role will involve establishing a secure environment for both customers and colleagues.
Job DescriptionWhat you’ll do
At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role.
- Maintain and monitor fire safety, asbestos management, and water system maintenance.
- Conduct regular EHS audits – investigate and escalate as the situation dictates.
- Review any accidents and take any preventative measures.
- Manage the relationship with security and any 3rd party contractors.
- Implement environmental initiatives within the store on energy management, waste management and chemical management.
- Lead a small team and collaborate with the store management team to drive operational excellence.
- Create a culture of ‘Safe Today, Safe Tomorrow’ by implementing all EHS policies and procedures, through effective coaching and demonstrating proactivity to mitigate hazards that may arise.
- Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.
What you’ll bring
Your focus will be instilling a safety-first ethos and promoting a secure store setting for both team members and customers. Here’s what we need from you:
- Experienced Operations professional with at least 3 years of management.
- Ideally, you’ll have relevant EHS qualifications such as NEBOSH, or you are willing to work towards gaining them.
- A keen eye for detail spotting potential hazards before they arise.
- Strong influencing and communication skills – to challenge, engage, and inspire at all levels.
Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.
Apply to make an impact as an EHS & Operations Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.
THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW & PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CV
Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of management experience in an operations role
- Relevant EHS qualification such as NEBOSH, or willingness to work toward one
- Strong attention to detail when identifying hazards
- Strong influencing and communication skills
Primark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Primark and has not been reviewed or approved by Primark.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or good compared to similar retail roles, and overtime availability can improve take-home earnings. Recent UK minimum-rate increases and the removal of age-related pay tiers reinforce a sense of improving pay fairness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off stands out as comparatively strong for retail, with full-time roles described as having notably generous PTO alongside sick time and paid holidays. This breadth can increase the overall value of the compensation package beyond hourly wages.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy payments are positioned as meaningful additions to the rewards package. Ongoing colleague discounts and family-oriented support contribute to a more rounded benefits offering.
Primark Insights
What We Do
Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences, Primark has over 440 stores globally and continues to expand with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone through its Primark Cares strategy, a multi-year programme that focuses on giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes. As part of this, Primark unveiled nine commitments it is working to achieve by 2030. These commitments include making all of its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030, halving carbon emissions across its value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in its supply chain.
