Health & Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Part-Time Health & Safety Officer to oversee safety practices across various branches in Devon and Somerset. The role involves training, monitoring compliance, and coordinating safety assessments. Ideal candidates will have health and safety qualifications and relevant experience. Flexible working options are available, and the position requires occasional travel. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday and medical insurance.

Benefits

36.25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual salary review

Death in service: 3x annual salary

Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme helpline

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension: 3% rising to 4%

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a health and safety role.
• Full driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead health and safety activities.
• Monitor and train staff on safety routines.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Officer - Flexible Location

Location: Any Devon or Somerset Branch (hybrid working options available)

Job type: Part time, 14.5 hours over 2 days

Salary: £35,000 per year

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Part Time Health & Safety Officer to join our client's team at any of their branches, including: Axminster, Barnstaple, Bideford, Bridgwater, Crediton, Exeter, Holsworthy, Plymouth, Honiton, Oakhampton, Seaton, Somerton, Tiverton, Torquay, Weston-Super-Mare, or Burnham-On-Sea.

Reporting to the Partner, the successful candidate will be responsible for Health and Safety and will work closely with the Health & Safety Administration to coordinate and lead activities on all health and safety matters, including day-to-day safety of the firm.

The position can be based from any branch but will require occasional travel to all offices.

The role:

1. Upkeep and delivery of in-house health and safety training materials including office manual, induction, refresher, office champion, and management training.
2. Coordination, completion, and monitoring of new starters and annual DSE training, including follow-up actions and organizing equipment.
3. Production of health and safety communications, including ad hoc Viva Engage updates and monthly reports for the Management Board.
4. Monitoring and training coordination for First Aiders.
5. Completion of risk assessments and support for office lead Partners on local assessments.
6. Selection, coordination, and monitoring of external health and safety contractors (fire, electrical, asbestos).
7. Coordination of fire risk assessments and guidance on actions.
8. Coordination of asbestos reviews and ongoing management plan reviews.
9. Guidance on legionella assessments, reviews, and actions.
10. Coordination of electrical assessments, including PAT testing and fixed wiring.
11. Monitoring and coaching staff on safety routines such as alarm testing, sensor checks, fire drills, extinguisher checks, emergency lighting, and gas servicing.
12. Annual health and safety inspections of offices to ensure compliance.
13. Handling incident and accident reports.
14. Supporting facilities and office management with property maintenance and health & safety input for projects and refurbishments.

About you:

• Minimum of NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Ideally, fire safety and asbestos qualifications or certificates.
• Full driving license and own transport.
• At least 2 years of experience in a health and safety role.
• Ability to quickly learn new IT skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits:

• 36.25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Death in service: 3x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Payroll Charitable Giving.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and team member commission schemes.
• Pension: 3% rising to 4% (matched up to 6% after 4 years of service).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year's service.

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button or contact Shannon Bunch at (url removed).