Health & safety Coordinator

Build Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday

Healthcare and wellness scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Ongoing training and development

Support towards additional H&S quals

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor/Coordinator based in Chudleigh, Devon, offering £28,000–£36,000 per year. The role supports the H&S Manager with audits, RAMS, toolbox talks and ongoing training across the Southwest.

A company van and fuel card are provided; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and progression opportunities are included. The position suits a recently NEBOSH-qualified candidate or an experienced H&S professional moving into construction, with travel to

Qualifications

• Confident communicating with managers, supervisors and operatives.
• Proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel across the Southwest.

Responsibilities

• Supporting managers and operatives with Health & Safety advice.
• Carrying out Health & Safety audits and site inspections.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS and risk assessments.
• Delivering Toolbox Talks and staff inductions.
• Supporting accident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintaining Health & Safety records and compliance.
• Supporting ISO and accreditation requirements.
• Monitoring COSHH, Asbestos, Working at Height and First Aid.
• Managing PPE requirements.
• Maintaining the training matrix and arranging training.
• Supporting welfare and general H&S administration.
• Working with local authorities, housing associations and clients.

Skills

Confident communication

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH Construction qualification

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor / Coordinator

Location: Chudleigh, Devon
Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum
Type: Permanent
Sector: Property Maintenance / Construction

The Company

Build Recruitment are working with an established property maintenance and construction company operating across the Southwest. They work across both the public and private sectors, with offices accross Devon, Somerset and Cornwall.

They are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor / Coordinator to support the existing Health & Safety Manager.

This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified Construction NEBOSH candidate looking for their first H&S role, or an experienced H&S professional looking to move into construction.

The Role

You will support the Health & Safety Manager and wider business, ensuring high standards of Health & Safety and compliance are maintained.

The role will involve travel across the Southwest, including regular visits to the company's offices. The successful candidate will be based from the Chudleigh office, with approximately one day per week in Redruth.

A company van and fuel card will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting managers and operatives with Health & Safety advice.
• Carrying out Health & Safety audits and site inspections.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS and risk assessments.
• Delivering Toolbox Talks and staff inductions.
• Supporting accident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintaining Health & Safety records and compliance.
• Supporting ISO and accreditation requirements.
• Monitoring areas such as COSHH, Asbestos, Working at Height and First Aid.
• Managing PPE requirements.
• Maintaining the training matrix and arranging training.
• Supporting welfare and general H&S administration.
• Working with local authorities, housing associations and clients.

About You

• Construction NEBOSH qualified, or currently working towards the qualification with an exam date booked.
• Previous experience in construction, property maintenance or facilities management is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and procedures.
• Confident communicating with managers, supervisors and operatives.
• Proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel across the Southwest.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 - £36,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• 25 days holiday bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Support towards additional H&S qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Healthcare and wellness scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

This role would suit a recently qualified NEBOSH candidate looking to develop their career, or an experienced H&S professional looking for a new opportunity within the construction and property maintenance sector.