Health & Safety Advisor

Relyon Safety Services Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Relyon Safety Services Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide competent advice and support to client bases in line with legislation and government regulations across varied industries in the UK.

The role involves developing training, conducting risk assessments, accident investigations, RIDDOR reporting and CDM-related site visits while staying abreast of changes in health and safety law. Bristol-based offices support field and client work.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate minimum requirement
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate desirable
• Experience in CDM regulations and site visits

Responsibilities

• Advise business owners, directors and staff on H&S matters incl. legislative changes
• Develop toolbox talks and training for client workforce
• Conduct investigations of accidents and near misses and record findings
• Complete RIDDOR reporting for clients where applicable
• Write, implement and monitor H&S policies and procedures
• Carry out risk assessments and audits and recommend actions
• Carry out fire risk assessments and report findings
• Make presentations, collect data, identify risks and conduct fire drills
• Perform site visits and audits for CDM clients
• Stay updated on current legislation and changes
• Undertake other tasks as required by the company

Skills

Negotiating and networking

Sales experience

Good judgement

Tolerance and respect

Effective communication

Methodical approach

Attention to detail

Confidence

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

IOSH technical member path

CDM regulations knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Relyon Safety Services

Relyon Safety Services is a privately owned business, newly established and growing rapidly. We have multiple contracts with many prestigious clients across the UK, with offices in Bristol.

About Relyon Safety Services

Due to business expansion and contract wins, we are looking to grow our team with the addition of a qualified Health and Safety Professional looking for their next challenge.

The Role

Due to business expansion, we are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide competent advice and support to the company’s Client base, in line with all legislation, as well as government regulations concerning each client’s industry, safety and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise Business owners, Directors and all levels of the workforce on all H&S matters including changes in legislation. Providing up to date information on H&S policies and regulations including updating all documents in line with the changes and updates
• Developing and delivering relevant toolbox talks and training with a client’s workforce as required
• Conduct full investigations of accidents and near misses as required by the client and record as required
• Complete RIDDOR reporting for clients where applicable
• Writing, Implementing, monitoring and providing advice on Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments and audits as requested by clients and recommending the relevant course of action.
• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments on behalf of clients and feedback findings to the relevant person
• Making presentations, collecting data, identifying probable risks, carrying out fire drills for clients
• Undertake site visits and carry out audits for CDM clients
• Being continually abreast of current legislation and changes
• To carry out any other tasks or duties within post holder’s capability as requested by the Company to meet business needs.

Business Development

• Attend Business Networking events which may be on a weekly basis and represent the company
• Build a client base by finding referrals via both own contacts and those made via business networking
• The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the tasks and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
• Information contained therein is not exhaustive but describes key elements of the function

Requirements

• Be an effective team contributor.
• Excellent communication and possess good reporting skills.
• Computer literate – proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Self - motivated and used to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and communicate with people at all levels within an organisation.
• Must be able to problem solve and lead by example.
• Be persistent and follow-up issues until resolved and adhere to recognised standards.

Qualifications/Experience

• Any of the following qualifications plus solid recent experience within Health and Safety in a similar role
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
• NEBOSH National General Certificate as a minimum
• Technical member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health with a commitment to become Graduate/Member
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate
• Experience in CDM regulations and site visits

Skills/Competencies

• Negotiating and networking
• Sales Experience
• Using good judgement
• Being tolerant and respectful
• Communicating and presenting effectively
• Possess a methodical approach
• Being attentive to detail and thorough
• Being proficient and self-assured