Health & Safety Officer

CSS Contracts Support Services Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

CSS Recruitment and Training are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer in Birmingham.

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday | 8am - 5pm

• Friday | 8am - 3pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support to managers, supervisors, and colleagues regarding the entire company workforce, subcontracted labour, other site workers and members of the public.

• Develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement.

• Create safe systems of work (RAMS, etc.) and ensure these are being effectively applied.

• Complete HSE site inspections.

• Conduct incident investigations and identify and implement improvement measures.

• Become aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.

• Attend necessary meetings as required.

• Undertake assigned work in a professional and efficient way, in compliance with current HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and the company’s integrated management systems.

• Communicate in a professional, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in all dealings with clients and customers, as you will be regarded as a representative of your department and the company.

• Behave in a professional manner and cooperate with all other members of staff.

• Deliver regular toolbox talks.

• Review and record First Aid and spill kit provision across all sites.

• Maintain high standards of work within your department.

• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.

• Proven HSE experience for a minimum of 5 years.

• Experience of working in new build and M&E construction environments.

• Experience of undertaking health and safety audits.

• Experience of lifting operations and associated hazards.

• Experience of creating RAMS for complex works.

• Knowledge of health and safety aspects, including legislation and technical standards.

• Accident and incident investigation experience.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning and communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to deal with clients & internal staff.

• Ability to influence change and challenge those who flaunt Health & Safety rules and guidance.

• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative to achieve self and team targets.

• Ability to proactively deal with employees at all levels across the company to come up with solutions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.

• Ability to travel to other sites across the UK.

• Full UK driving license.

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum.