Operations Support Coordinator - Safety

Port of Felixstowe; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Co-ordinator – Safety to assist in implementing safety policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and safety within a port or industrial environment, with strong report writing and problem-solving skills. This position is day work, Monday to Friday, occasionally requiring out-of-hours commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Health and Safety field in a Port or related industry.
• Experience in preparation of reports and delivery of presentations.
• Full DVLA Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety policies and procedures at the Port.
• Conduct workplace audits and inspections.
• Participate in investigations and emergency situations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Report writing

Ability to work under own initiative

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

5 GCSE A-C (or equivalent) including English & Maths

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR – SAFETY

We are recruiting to fill the role of Operations Co-ordinator - Safety reporting to the Safety and Standards Manager.

Purpose

To assist the Safety and Standards Manager with the initiation, implementation and monitoring of safety policies and procedures by means of accepted safety management and loss prevention principles, directed towards protecting the Port, its employees and the environment, through compliance with legislation and industry standards.

Key Requirements

• Computer literacy, good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE A-C (or equivalent) to include English & Maths desirable.
• Full DVLA Driving Licence.
• Plant Licences an advantage.
• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, or be capable of working towards.
• Experience of working in a Port or other industrial environment.

What is the role?

In addition to the details in the Purpose section, the successful candidate will be required to assist the Safety and Standards Manager in all areas of the Port with regard to safety policies and procedures. This will include report writing, investigations, workplace audits, inspections and assisting in emergency situations.

Who are we looking for?

Some of the personal attributes required for the position are :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Health and Safety field in a Port or related industry.
• A working knowledge of cargo handling activities.
• Ability to work under own initiative and within a team environment.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in preparation of reports and delivery of presentations.

The position will be day work Monday to Friday with occasional requirement to work out of hours.