Health And Safety Advisor

Fusion People Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor based in Bristol. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing in-house training for staff. This permanent position offers a salary between £30,000 - £36,000 and includes a car allowance. Ideal applicants should have a NEBOSH General certificate and experience in health and safety roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out risk assessments.
• Knowledge of safe operational procedures and compliance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.
• Monitor and develop safe operational procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections for compliance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Health & Safety legislation

Training development

Education

NEBOSH General certificate

Job description

Overview

Role: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Avonmouth

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + car allowance

Duration: Permanent

Industry: Plant / Machinery

Qualifications: NEBOSH General certificate desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.
• Monitor and develop safe operational procedures which identify, consider and control all relevant hazards.
• Carry out regular site inspections to check compliance with the SHEQ systems, policies and procedures, outlining corrective / improvement requirements where issues are identified.
• Feed into and maintain SHEQ systems as needed.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.
• Manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Develop and deliver in-house training relevant to SHEQ.
• Review contractor / supplier information and any required updates or corrective action.
• Complete depot H&S meetings.
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
• Record, investigate and take action as required for incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and developments affecting the employer's industry.
• Maintain professional membership with IOSH or equivalent.
• Produce reports, bulletins, alerts, toolbox talks, etc. as required.
• Ensure plant and equipment is installed and used safely.
• Monitor the use and organisation including the safe disposal of hazardous substances (COSHH).
• Advise on a range of SHEQ areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, occupational health, operational needs, etc.
• Expected to undertake reasonable travel to complete duties, including overnight stays and occasional foreign travel.
• Complete any reasonable request from management that can be defined as SHEQ relevant.

Additional information

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.