Health and Safety Officer

Service Care Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 referral bonus

Ongoing employment prospects

Job summary

A public sector organization in Tyne and Wear is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join on a full-time, temporary basis. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in site inspections and compliance monitoring. This role will involve site inspections, using the SafetyCulture app, and promoting safe working practices. Competitive hourly rate of £20 Umbrella LTD offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking workplace/site inspections within a public sector or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site inspections across council premises and facilities.
• Recording inspection outcomes using the SafetyCulture app.
• Assisting the Health and Safety Team with compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting colleagues in promoting safe working practices.

Skills

Strong IT literacy

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Tools

SafetyCulture app

Job description

Overview

A public sector client in Tyne and Wear is recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer (Technical) to join the team on a full-time, temporary basis with the aim of ongoing employment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a local authority health and safety environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site inspections across council premises and facilities.
• Recording inspection outcomes using the SafetyCulture app.
• Assisting the Health and Safety Team with compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting colleagues in promoting safe working practices and ensuring standards are met.

Qualifications

• A recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience of undertaking workplace/site inspections within a public sector or similar environment.

Beneficial Skills

• Strong IT literacy, including use of mobile inspection apps or databases.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Offer

The client is offering £20 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £15–£16 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

Email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Megan at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus

If you know someone who may be interested and they are successful, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.