Health And Safety Advisor

Hales Group Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency seeks a Health and Safety Advisor near Ipswich. Candidates must have NEBOSH (Construction) experience, CSCS Card, and a UK driving license. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting inspections, and supporting ISO management systems. Strong administrative skills and time management are essential. Salary up to £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO systems is required.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Safety or Sustainability principles is a plus.
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor updates and changes to relevant legislation.
• Investigate new safety initiatives and produce procedures.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Carry out accident investigations and make recommendations.
• Support the E&Q Manager with ISO Management Systems.
• Manage accident reporting in accordance with RIDDOR regulations.

Skills

NEBOSH (Construction) experience

CSCS Card

Time management

Good administrative skills including data analysis

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Near Ipswich

Up to £40,000 per annum

Fixed Term

On behalf of our client based near Ipswich, we are searching for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their welcoming team. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and seeking continuous improvement of all Health & Safety standards. Experience with ISO systems or knowledge of Environmental, Safety or Sustainability principles is required and due to the nature of the role, travel will be involved and a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Main duties:

• Monitoring updates and changes to relevant legislation through established sources
• Investigating new safety initiatives and produce a procedure and criteria for consideration and implementation
• Conducting site inspections and liaising with contractors to make sure all legislation is adhered to
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Carrying out accident Investigations, writing reports & making recommendations
• Supporting the E&Q Manager with the development and ongoing maintenance of ISO Management Systems
• Providing cover and be a point of contact and source of information during management absence
• Exploring new safety initiatives and developing procedures and criteria for their potential implementation
• Conducting regular site inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments for all site activities
• Managing accident reporting in accordance with RIDDOR regulations
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments for all site activities

Key skills:

• NEBOSH (Construction) experience is essential for this position
• CSCS Card
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Good administrative skills including data analysis
• First Aid Qualification desirable but not essential