Health and Safety Officer

Job Title: SHE Officer GB
Reports to: Head of SHEQ
Department: SHEQ
Location: Stockport
Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am–5pm, Fri 8:30am–4pm

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations for GB.
• Report serious incidents to the Group H&S Officer and Head of SHEQ promptly.
• Investigate environmental incidents and report findings.
• Liaise with clients on safety, health, and environmental issues.

Goals & Objectives:

• Support the maintenance of the Group's ISO Integrated Management System.
• Liaise with the SHEQ Dept. to ensure working practices comply with legislation.
• Assist in developing health, safety, and environmental strategies and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and outline safe operational procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide in-house training on safety, health, and environmental matters.
• Maintain records of audits and inspections, suggesting improvements.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated with relevant legislation and ensure compliance.
• Oversee the safe installation of equipment and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Manage COSHH Register and advise on specialist areas like noise and occupational diseases.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enforce company H&S and environmental procedures and report non-conformities.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety training.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-risk tasks and ensure understanding.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with standards on projects.
• Perform in-house and on-site housekeeping inspections and audits.
• Promote safety awareness and work with SHEQ Dept. to update policies.
• Ensure portable electrical equipment complies with regulations.
• Assist with staff training, including inductions.
• Support the Group Health & Safety Officer as needed.

Personnel Specification

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction H&S, NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent/higher.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar construction role, with strong knowledge of UK health and safety laws and engineering practices. Experience with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001.
• Skills: Strong IT skills, ability to work independently, excellent communication, ability to deliver training, and technical understanding of engineering challenges.
• Other: Full driving licence and willingness to travel across UK and occasionally Ireland.