Health and Safety Associate

GCB AGENCY RECRUITMENT; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in West Yorkshire is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Associate to promote a safe work environment. Responsibilities will include conducting inspections, developing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The role offers competitive salary and various perks in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Negotiable salary depending on experience

Bonuses

Life insurance

Pension

Onsite parking

Wellbeing scheme

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety, ideally in building or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Provide training on health and safety practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

We are excited to be working alongside anaward-winning consultancy firmin West Yorkshire who, due togrowth and increased workload, are looking to expand their team with an experiencedHealth and Safety professional.

Ideally, they are looking for an experienced individual to play a crucial role in promoting a safe and compliant work environmentas a Health and Safety Associate based in their Wakefield office.

This position will see the successful individual collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary teams to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations both internally and externally, perform risk assessments, and contribute to the development of safety protocols.

Working hours:

• 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
• Monday to Friday

The successful Health and Safety Associate position will be offered:

• Negotiable salary - depending on experience
• Bonuses
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Onsite parking
• Wellbeing scheme
• Career progression
• Supportive andcollaborative working environment

Health and Safety Associate requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience, preferably within the building, consultancy orconstruction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and laws.
• Certification in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to promoting a safety culture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of amulti-disciplinary team.

Key duties of theHealth and Safety Associate will include, but will not be limited to:

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop, review, and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential hazards.
• Provide training and support to employees on health and safety practices.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and near-miss incidents, compiling comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with government and regulatory bodies on health and safety matters.
• Stay current on legislation and industry trends related to health and safety.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to integrate safety measures into project planning and execution.