Assistant Health & Safety Advisor

Optima; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable partitioning solutions firm is seeking an Assistant Health, Safety and Quality Advisor to support the HSQES team. This full-time role involves providing advice on health and safety, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance standards. The ideal candidate will be qualified to NEBOSH Certificate level or NVQ L5 or be an entry-level applicant willing to train. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and career growth in a friendly company environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards NEBOSH Certificate level or NVQ L5 in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in maintaining databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on health and safety related issues.
• Conduct HSQES audits and report findings.
• Manage induction processes for new starters.
• Assist with maintaining HSQ compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office - Excel

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Data entry experience

Basic HSQ understanding

Education

NEBOSH Certificate level

NVQ L5 in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Optima is an international leader in sustainable glass partitioning systems and solutions.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and beautifully designed glass partitions and doors which exude quality in every region we operate in. We are wholly dedicated to helping our clients create effective and innovative workspaces in some of the world s most iconic buildings.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Health, Safety and Quality (HSQ) Advisor to support the HSQES team in providing an efficient and effective service to the business and assist in providing timely health, safety and quality advice and support to the Group.

The ideal candidate will either be qualified to NEBOSH Certificate level or NVQ L5 in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards it. The Company will consider entry level applicants wanting to pursue a formal qualification as this position will offer further training, development, and support so must be looking to grow a career in health and safety.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Assistant HSQ Advisor

• Develop knowledge to provide advice to site staff in connection with health and safety related issues
• Learn how to successfully conduct site HSQES audits as per programme, report and follow-up on any actions
• Manage the HSQ induction process for new starters
• Liaise with the Facilities Co-ordinator to ensure that H&S compliance is maintained at Head Office
• Compile reports relating to HSQ performance and where required present findings
• Assist the HSQES Director in maintaining the current HSQES Management System to ensure compliance with requirements
• Maintain on-line records
• Carry out internal audits
• Support the HSQES Director & Team in generating material in connection with HSQES campaigns (e.g. Newsletters, bulletins etc.)
• Coordinate and collate records to support HSQ KPI submissions (e.g. data on audits, accidents etc.)
• Assist with maintaining Awards & Accreditations (such as Achilles, Constructionline, CHAS, ROSPA etc)
• Collate records for awards & accreditations
• Ensure renewals are actioned as required for awards & accreditations
• Assist the team in preparation of responses to enquiries, pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), etc.
• Review and audit the on-line project site files (on Fieldview) and report accordingly
• Undertake other administration duties which occur and as directed
• Help maintain records of training and competency

Learning Opportunities

To become a competent DSE assessor for the Company

To assist the HSQES Director in the development and delivery of suitable in-house HSQES training to staff.

To develop into a super user of Fieldview HSQES File and aid in developing its use.

Be confident in representing and promote HSQES in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums both internally and externally.

To complete Accident Investigation training to support the company in any accident investigations

To complete COSHH training, to act as the focal point for COSHH assessments and ensure they are maintained on the company's document control system.

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Knowledge and Skills Required

• Microsoft Office - Excel (ideally intermediate level), Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent and demonstrable verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in data entry and maintaining databases / CRM systems.
• Confident in producing reports via various methods, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Basic HSQ understanding desirable but full training will be given.

Beneficial Skills

• Hold a technical qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ L5 in Occupational Health and Safety) or working towards it. (Study support can be offered for entry level applicants).
• Hold a UK driving licence or in the process of learning to drive.

The role is offered full time (08.30 - 17.30) based from our head office in High Wycombe, with occasional travel to projects in London and the South East.

You will join on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday, private medical cover, pension contribution, access to employee assistance programme with excellent wellbeing benefits, alongside the opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company.

subject to qualifying periods.