Health & Safety Advisor / H&S Consultant / Development Role
We are one of the UK’s leading Health & Safety consultancies covering a wide range of industry sectors. Continued year on year growth means we now have a vacancy to join our team at our South West operation.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, and enthusiastic Health & Safety Consultant. Based from our South Wales office, you will visit client sites and develop a health and safety management system (including the provision of H&S advice, safety inspections, assistance in the compilation of risk assessments and safe systems of work).
We welcome your application if you are newly qualified with limited experience, as we are also able to offer a great development programme to enhance your competencies and experience, with full support and guidance from a team of highly qualified individuals to grow your career.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assist clients with the development of a H&S management system. (Policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work, etc).
- Conducting site inspections (Including construction sites) and providing detailed reports of findings with recommendations for the client to implement.
- Conducting Fire Risk Assessments.
- Managing designated client base. Including recurring appointments, document reviews, updates, etc.
- Provide H&S training to clients (Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, General H&S, etc).
- Assisting clients with all aspects of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ’s), H&S accreditation schemes (CHAS, Safe Contractors, SMAS, etc).
- Conduct accident investigations and assist with any RIDDOR requirements in conjunction with the client.
- Assist the client when dealing with enforcement agencies. (HSE, Local Authority, etc)
Qualifications and Experience
Required
- Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation and its application to workplaces
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
- TechIOSH with evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Knowledge and experience of using IT systems (Microsoft Applications – Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, online management systems)
- Full clean driving license
- Own vehicle with business insurance
Desirable
- NEBOSH Fire Certificate or FPA Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment training
- NEBOSH Construction certificate
- Good experience across a broad range of industries
- Knowledge of HSG65/ISO 45001/19001 standards
Personal Characteristics
- Good level of education
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Excellent organisation, and time management skills
- Excellent communication and engagement skills at all levels of business
- Calm under pressure
- Curious Nature
- Willingness to travel, with possibility of the occasional overnight stay
Benefits
- Competitive salary £24k-£38k dependant on experience and qualifications
- Private health care cover after one years’ service
- Company phone and laptop computer
- Generous mileage allowance
- Working with a passionate, helpful and friendly team
We are looking for the right candidate for the role who will be an asset to the company and will consider applicants at all stages in their career development.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of response, only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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