Health and Safety Advisor

Coleman James; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency

Coleman James are working with a Construction company that offers a wide range of services to the groundworks and construction industry across the North East and North Yorkshire. They are currently recruiting a Health and Safety Advisor to provide support to the Health and Safety Manager on a variety of projects.

Duties:

• Carry out site inspections and complete reports
• Investigate accidents, health-related complaints, and cases of ill health
• Develop policies and procedures around health and safety, and ensure that they are implemented
• Maintain records about health and safety
• Present statistics, reports, and updates to colleagues, some of whom may be senior
• Carry out risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH assessments
• Advise managers and leaders on health and safety-related matters
• Provide and organise training
• Ensure that work equipment is inspected and managed
• Identify potential hazards
• Determine ways of reducing risks
• Liaise with suppliers such as fire safety equipment and inspection providers
• Liaise with external health and safety authorities and trade unions
• Keep up to date with health and safety legislation
• You will be required to travel to work sites, for example, to investigate an accident, conduct a site inspection, or carry out a risk assessment

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to keep detailed records
• The drive to continue to keep up to date with legislation and good practice
• The ability to be sensitive towards people and their health conditions
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with senior colleagues and explain complex information to non-experts
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels of an organisation
• Presentation and training skills

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Certificates (General or Construction) or similar
• Any other training certificates which would be beneficial to the role
• Full driving licence and business car insurance
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role
• Construction and/or haulage experience preferred
• Location: Across North Yorkshire and the North East