Health & Safety Advisor

Time Appointments; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Ipswich is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Advisor to enhance their safety culture and ensure compliance with H&S standards. This role involves training staff, conducting risk assessments, and performing site inspections. You will also manage contractor safety and contribute to H&S training sessions. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and a proactive approach to promoting safety. Benefits include a company pension, bonus, free parking, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company Pension

25 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank Holidays

Company bonus

Free Staff Car Parking

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sports and Social Activities

Death in Service benefit (x2 salary)

Company Sickness Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ability to carry out Risk Assessments effectively.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Risk Assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.
• Outline safe Operational Procedures identifying all relevant hazards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Risk assessments

H&S training coordination

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Proactive coaching

Accident investigation

Job description

Time Appointments are working on behalf of a leading shipping company in Ipswich who are looking for a motivated and experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their team!

This role involves promoting a strong safety culture, training staff, and continuously improving the company’s safety framework and performance. The successful candidate will also ensure the existing H&S safety standards (HSG65) are met and maintained as well as highlighting and supporting any future accreditation requirements (i.e., ISO 45001 Certification), as the business area grows.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out Risk Assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
• Outline safe Operational Procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards
• Carry out regular site inspections to check Policies and Procedures are being properly implemented
• Regular on-site presence for proactive coaching of operators
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation
• Ensure equipment is installed safely, and support the H&S Administrator with the Property and Asset Registe
• Organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances when required,
• Work together with the H&S Administrator to manage Contractor Management across all sites including, Inductions, Issue Licence to Work & Permits to Works.
• Lead investigations into incidents and accidents, ensuring lessons learned are shared and embedded into practice.
• Deliver and coordinate H&S training sessions and provide ongoing coaching to support teams and contractors on best practices.
• Lead in-house training with Managers and Employees about H&S issues and risks.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases,
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer’s industry

Benefits

• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank Holidays
• Company bonus
• Free Staff Car Parking
• Discounted Gym Membership with FTC Gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sports and Social Activities
• Death in Service benefit (x2 salary)
• Company Sickness Pay
• Private Medical Insurance, currently with AXA
• MediCash Cash Back Scheme