Health and Safety Advisor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a new site in Birmingham. This autonomous role involves ensuring health and safety compliance, conducting site inspections, and delivering training. Ideal candidates will have IOSH qualification and relevant experience. Opportunities for progression within a stable team are available.

Qualifications

• Must have IOSH qualification.
• Experience leading health and safety initiatives.
• Ability to develop policies and conduct training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans.
• Deliver health and safety training to staff.
• Investigate accidents and manage claims.
• Report on health and safety issues and statistics.

Skills

Proven experience in a health and safety role

Strong understanding of health and safety guidelines

Collaboration skills

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH general certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

• Annual Salary: Up to 35,000
• Location: Birmingham
• Selling points: Autonomous role, can add value, report directly to the MD, good progression opportunity

Reed are partnered with a company that has set up a new site in Birmingham.

From a Group level they are investing in Health & Safety and this business require a Health & Safety Advisor to lead and contribute to the H&S culture within the site. This role requires a proactive approach to health and safety management, ensuring compliance with current legislation and promoting best practices as this new site is established.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans and policies.
• Deliver training sessions on health and safety practices to staff.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• IOSH qualification is essential.
• Ideally you will also have NEBOSH general certificate.
• Proven experience in a health and safety role.
• Strong understanding of health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies.
• Must be a collaborator and can work with a stable and experienced team to turn the culture.