Health & Safety Co-ordinator

Solos Consultants Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health and Safety Co-ordinator for a 6 month contract. The successful candidate will manage compliance with Health & Safety legislation and provide training to staff. Responsibilities include creating Risk Assessments and conducting accident investigations. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM).
• Experience in providing H&S training and support.
• Ability to conduct accident/incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation for all works.
• Provide training & support to staff on H&S.
• Create and amend Risk Assessments.

Skills

Compliance with H&S legislation

Risk management

Asbestos Awareness training

Job description

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Health and Safety Co-ordinator on an initial 3 month contract. Act as specialist Construction Health & Safety Co-ordinator ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety (H&S) legislation including Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) for all teams, programmes and projects in Landlord Services.

To support the Repairs & Maintenance service in meeting its obligations under CDM particularly the role of Client & PD and monitoring other duty holders to ensure they are performing to their roles in pre-construction and construction phases.

Key duties

• Provide compliance with the legal requirements of H&S legislation for all works & projects including CDM Regulations. Responsible for providing the following services:
• Provide training & support to other members of staff in relation to H&S to include Asbestos Awareness refresher training & general H&S updates.
• Be responsible for creating and amending Risk Assessments.
• Ensure arrangements for Asbestos Surveys are in place.
• Risk management methodology, calculation and reporting.
• Respond to H&S incidents, provide guidance/support to Managers, surveyors and other staff including review & updating of process & procedures.
• Carry out accident/incident investigations including reporting RIDDOR and liaising with Corporate H&S section and HSE, producing reports as required and lessons learned solutions & outcomes.
• Ensure that asset databases are maintained and up-dated in an accurate and timely manner with accurate information.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of changes in construction policy, legislation, case law, innovation and best practice, including H&S requirements and standards etc.

Please note that postholders will be required to hold a driving licence valid for the U.K.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation on an initial 6 month contract.