Health and Safety Technician

Stafforce Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Technician in Leicester for a full-time temporary to permanent role. The ideal candidate will coordinate maintenance tasks, manage safety compliance, and conduct risk assessments. With a salary of £13.46 - £14.42 per hour, this role requires strong organizational skills and effective communication. A commitment to health and safety practices is essential, along with a proactive approach to tasks. Apply now to join a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and pragmatic approach.
• Highly organized with administration and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general building maintenance tasks.
• Manage inventory and replenishment of facility requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide compliance advice.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft and Google tools

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Health and Safety Technician to join our well-established client in Leicester on a full time, temporary to permanent basis. Salary: £13.46 - £14.42 per hour. Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility of how this is distributed over the week).

Due to the nature of our client's business, successful candidates are required to undertake a screening and vetting process before work commences.

The Role

• Co-ordination of general building maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Handling incoming repair requests, taking required action and appropriate record keeping.
• Coordinating with contractors for routine facility maintenance tasks including cleaning and waste services, security, air conditioning, electrical and compliance testing and CCTV.
• Contractor management support, such as reviewing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) to ensure contractor safety management and provide onsite support.
• Managing inventory and replenishment of facility requirements.
• Assisting with moves, repairs, or installations of office furniture and equipment.
• Assisting the H&S Manager in assuring compliance in line with ISO14001, ISO 45000.
• Conduct and advise on risk assessments across the business as required, providing advice where necessary.
• Provide assistance to the HSE Manager in the preparation and training of emergency procedures.
• Support with and conducting accident and near miss investigations, display screen equipment (DSE) assessments and appropriate record keeping.
• Responsible for effective fire evacuation procedures, training and record keeping.
• Conduct routine health and safety checks, surveys and assessments of the working environment, collate results, and ensure actions are logged and monitored.
• Actively involved in the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Management System.
• Assist in implementing the health and safety learning plan for staff, and management within the site(s) they are responsible for.
• Ensure the required induction and training on health and safety is conducted and provide guidance, learning and support to staff at all levels as appropriate.
• Support the management of and introduction of any new environmental initiatives.
• Keep appropriate records in relation to required environmental reporting.
• Compile Health, Safety, Environmental and maintenance statistics and produce and present associated reports.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices as required as part of the function.
• Take responsibility for personal learning and ensuring you remain up to date with changes and updates in health, safety and environmental legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role or within an administration role.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and practical approach to tasks.
• Highly organised with experience of administration, record keeping and producing statistics.
• Pro‑active and able to work independently on your own initiative along with juggling various tasks at one time.
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, word documents (either Microsoft or Google).

Desirable Requirements

• An interest and passion for Health & Safety, ideally with an IOSH qualification.
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments and other associated Health & Safety tasks.
• First Aid knowledge.
• Experience of environmental legislation and reporting in relation to businesses.
• Experience of dealing with 3rd party service providers.
• Having carried out briefing or training sessions, speaking confidently with groups.

If you feel you have the level of experience and skills we are looking for and are excited about our role, then please apply for this role now!

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we are happy to discuss flexible working options.