Health & Safety Consultant

Psm Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Consultant to join a fast-growing business in Kent. This role requires CMIOSH qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Flexibility and home-based working arrangements are offered, along with competitive pay. Candidates must be willing to travel to various sites in Kent and surrounding areas.

Benefits

Flexitime

Work from home

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a health and safety role ideally within manufacturing or construction.
• Must hold a full driving license and own car.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections.
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents.

Skills

Strong understanding of health and safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Education

CMIOSH qualification

Qualified Trainer

Job description

Job Description

PSM Recruitment are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Consultant with CIMOSH qualification to join a fast growing successful business based in Kent. Due to clients being based in Kent London and surrounding areas you would need to be willing to travel to sites in these areas and be based from home when not visiting sites ideally being based Mid / North Kent.

Role Overview

As the Health and Safety Consultant you will play a critical role in ensuring that a variety of businesses complies with health and safety regulations identifying potential hazards and fostering a culture of safety. You will work closely with different companies although mainly construction to implement policies conduct risk assessments safe systems of work site inspections investigations etc. ensuring that the working environment is safe for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies in accordance with legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and method statements
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and advise on recommendations.
• Ensure advise on and implement compliance with all health and safety regulations across the clients organisation.
• Lead investigations into accidents incidents or near-misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities including audits inspections and incidents.
• Collaborate with client management and staff to promote a culture of safety and well-being.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operation of equipment.
• Stay up-to-date with new legislation and maintain a comprehensive understanding of health and safety best practices.

Key Requirements

• CMIOSH - essential - 2 years qualified
• Qualified Trainer - desirable
• At least 5 years of experience in a health and safety role ideally within manufacturing or construction.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must hold a full driving license and own car.

Job Types: Full-time Permanent

Pay: Negotiable DOE

Benefits

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence / Certification

• CIMOSH (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1