Operational Compliance Engineer
About the company
Description Cosmos Sport SA, member of JD Sports Fashion Plc, founded in September of 1982. First store opened in Heraklion-Crete and since then the network expanded 109 further physical stores in Greece & Cyprus, 5 retail brands (JD Sports, Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10,
Slamdunk, Rundome) 8 on-line shops and thousands of happy customers in Greece and Cyprus. Cosmos Sport is a constantly growing omnichannel company with a strong passion for sportswear, street style and limited items. Our team consists of 1900+ highly skilled, self-motivated young people, who love sports and have a passion for innovation! We are proud that Cosmossport.gr is now the No1 on-line store in the industry also selling abroad, having been awarded for 7 consecutive years as the best online sports shop in the country in e-volution Awards. We are excited being a preferred partner for global brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok in the SEE.
Your tasks
- Conduct regular visits and Health & Safety inspections across stores, offices, warehouses and company facilities, ensuring safe, functional and compliant working environments.
- Support new store openings, relocations, refurbishments and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
- Partner with Construction, Retail and People teams to identify risks, monitor facility condition and operational readiness, and implement preventive measures.
- Monitor contractor activities during maintenance, fit-out and renovation projects.
- Lead risk assessments for retail operations, logistics facilities and technical projects.
- Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and Greek legislation.
- Deliver Health & Safety training and awareness initiatives to store and office teams.
- Monitor emergency preparedness processes, fire safety measures and contractor compliance across all sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related field).
- 2-3 years of experience in Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Retail Operations, Construction or a similar environment.
- Experience serving as a Safety Technician will be considered a strong asset.
- Good knowledge of Greek Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigations, as well as supervising Health & Safety compliance during maintenance, fit-out and refurbishment projects
- Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across Construction, Retail & People functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Fluent in Greek and good command of English.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Health Insurance Program
- Career development opportunities & education programs
- Academic opportunities through our established university partnerships (with discounts of up to 75% at the European University of Cyprus, up to €3,000 at UCLan, and up to 60% at Mediterranean College)
- Integrated health & well‑being support for all employees, including free diagnostic tests at Euromedica diagnostic centres and seamless access to a mental health platform
- One day off, part of our parents’ day off program — offered specifically for the first day of school
- Generous employee discount in all our brands (Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Rundome, JD Sports stores)
- Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of Cosmos Sport team means a lot to us! We offer a variety of 100+ cool extras!
Other
We are looking for an Operational Compliance Engineer to join our Property team! The role is based in our offices in Athens – Kolonos.
At Cosmos Sport, we are committed to providing a great place to work for all of our people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientations, genders, or disability.
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