Health & Safety Officer

Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium; Somerset Court; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional drainage authority is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to oversee building services, maintain safety compliance, and promote safe working practices. This role is office-based in Highbridge, Somerset, with some field duties. Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. The salary is up to £40k per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing Health & Safety practices in the workplace.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote Health & Safety practices.
• Conduct safety checks and training for staff.
• Manage risk assessments and accident investigations.

Job description

About the Organisation

The Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium is the organisation that manages the operations and affairs of three internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in Somerset. The main activities of the Boards are to manage water levels and flood Risk within their respective catchments for the protection of people, property and the environment.

Role Description

The role of the Health & Safety Coordinator is to coordinate provision of building services and maintenance activities and all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace, including construction and operational activities in the field carried out by contractors and field teams ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This job is fully office based at our premises in Highbridge, Somerset, with some in the field duties.

Responsibilities

• Implement practical and effective methods of promoting Health & Safety and safe working practices in the workplace.
• Completion of weekly and ad hoc safety checks as per the Health & Safety Policy.
• Conduct/organise relevant Health & Safety training for staff as required.
• Manage the process for all 'Risk Assessments' as required by legislation.
• To carry out investigations into all accidents and inform the CEO immediately of all incidents reportable under R.I.D.D.O.R.
• Conduct Health & Safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.
• Establish contractor Health & Safety procedures.
• Identifying, overseeing and implementing general office repairs.
• Scheduling and contracting of regular building testing, checks and other maintenance services and recording them accordingly, communicating with employees affected as necessary.
• Drafting and updating emergency plans and evacuation procedures.

Salary

Salary up to £40k per year dependent on qualifications and experience.