Health And Safety Advisor

Carrowhugh Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundwork frame contractor in North London seeks a Health & Safety Advisor. This role involves developing safety strategies, conducting inspections, and training staff. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and a NEBOSH qualification. With a focus on staff well-being, this company offers significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in health and safety within construction or engineering.
• Essential qualification in health and safety (NEBOSH or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop internal policies and health and safety strategies.
• Conduct project and site inspections/audits for compliance.
• Assist in training staff on health and safety issues.
• Produce management reports on accidents and incidents.

Skills

Good IT skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

NEBOSH construction or general certificate

Job description

Due to expansion, we are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join our busy and progressive groundwork frame contractor based out of North London.

Key Responsibilities for the Health and Safety Advisor:

• Assist in the developing internal policy and preparation health and safety strategies.
• Assist and contribute to the development of risk assessments and safe systems of work considering how risks could be reduced within the organisation.
• Contribution and help in implementation positive health and safety initiatives within the business.
• Will carry out an agreed programme of regular project and site inspections and audits to monitor and check the effectiveness of current health and safety policies and procedures is being properly implemented.
• Ensure the keeping of records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
• Assist in the delivery of training and awareness programs for staff within the business and lead in-house training with managers and employees on health and safety issues and risks.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents and the completion and issue of written reports.
• Assist in the recording of accidents and incidents statistics and produce management reports for business directors and managers
• Assist in producing H&S information, bulletins and newsletters.
• Represent the company to clients and outside bodies regarding health and safety matters.
• Advise management on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Provide advice to management on the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos etc.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of H&S responsibilities at an intermediate level within the construction or engineering sectors. Minimum of three years'.
• Minimum qualification is NEBOSH construction or general certificate or similar related qualification (essential).

Personal skills:

• Good IT skills.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and flexible approach to workload and areas of responsibility

This company looks after their staff and there is great potential here to grow with the business.