Health and Safety Advisor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in the UK seeks a Health and Safety Adviser to support compliance with H&S legislation in educational settings and council buildings. This full-time role involves conducting audits, inspections, and developing policies, ideal for candidates with NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications looking to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Experience working in local authorities or schools beneficial.
• Ability to write clear reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and reviews for compliance with H&S legislation.
• Undertake site inspections across Council and educational settings.
• Support RIDDOR investigations and incident analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of asbestos

Knowledge of gas safety

Knowledge of fire compliance

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Certified Membership of IOSH

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in County is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Adviser (Commercial & Schools) to join their Risk and Audit team as soon as possible.The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a health and safety environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to assist the Health & Safety Senior Officer in providing advice and support on Health and Safety matters, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Conducting audits and reviews to ensure compliance with occupational H&S legislation
• Providing advice and support to schools in line with SLA agreements
• Undertaking site inspections across Council buildings and educational settings
• Supporting RIDDOR investigations and incident analysis
• Monitoring H&S reporting systems and contributing to committee reports
• Assisting with the development of policies, training plans, and improvement strategies
• Liaising with Enforcement Authorities and Insurance Team on H&S cases

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (e.g. SCQF Level 10 / RQF Level 6)
• Certified Membership of IOSH
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong working knowledge of asbestos, legionella, gas safety, electrical, fire compliance
• Experience working in or with local authorities and/or schools
• Excellent communication skills, able to write clear reports and present findings

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering up to£27 per hour Umbrella Ltd Inside IR35. (approx. £21 per hour PAYE)

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.