Health And Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

Location: Agile / Grimsby / Boston

Salary: £35,937 per annum

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation that works to provide Great Homes, Strong Communities whilst putting the Customer First?

The company’s Health & Safety Team are currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a NEBOSH General Certificate, to join their organisation in Lincolnshire. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity.

As the Health and Safety Advisor you will be responsible for the assisting in the development, monitoring and administration of the company’s Health and Safety policy.

What is the company like to work for?

The company is an impressive company to work for and have been awarded a 'one to watch’ status in their Best Companies survey.

The role is defined as being flexible under their agile working policy, therefore you will be able to work from wherever is suitable to complete the task at hand. This might be at home, or in one of the offices located in Boston or Grimsby, or somewhere else!

What benefits will I get from working for the company?

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through their benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through their fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by the company
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let’s be there for each other!
• Career Development & Encouragement

What will my responsibilities be as a Health & Safety Advisor?

• Assist the Health & Safety Manager with the development, implementation and management of the H&S strategy, policy, objectives and processes relating to construction activities ensuring that the organisation meets its statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Assist the Health & Safety Manager on corporate H&S issues as and when required
• Provide advice to ensure the company is compliant with the CDM Regs 2015 for all relevant construction projects.
• Ensure the in-house repairs teams and all outsourced contractors fulfil their H&S legal and contractual requirements and obligations in relation to the CDM regulations 2015
• Carry out investigations into specific events or other matters that may impact the company assets or compliance with legislative or contractual requirements.
• Liaise with external bodies (Insurers, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Fire Authority and other Enforcing authorities) as required.
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of the the company Health & Safety Management System, seeking to continually improve this system through regular assessments and audits
• Develop and plan a programme of monthly audits and site inspections of live works and various aspects of Health and Safety in the company relating to in-house employees and Sub-contractors
• Deliver bespoke in-house Health and Safety training as required whilst regularly reviewing legislation and assessing and refining the training provision accordingly
• Carry out RIDDOR investigations as appropriate and report conclusions to the Director of Property and relevant H&S committee meetings
• Analyse accident/incident data and produce accurate and coherent reports to senior management and relevant departments
• Arrange, develop and manage a regular programme of Health and Safety committee meetings.

What skills, knowledge and experience will I need, to work as a Health & Safety Advisor?

• NEBOSH NGC/ Diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Health and Safety management
• Experience of construction activities on a wide range of building types, particularly occupied premises
• Experience in Health and Safety Legislation, regulations and obligations and safe working practices
• Substantial experience of developing and conducting Health and Safety training
• Good general IT skills with knowledge (and ideally experience) of H&S IT systems, Microsoft applications.
• Excellent proven communication and influencing skills
• Experience of CDM 2015 Regulations in particular the CDM Principal Contractor/Designer roles.

What Opportunities will I have for progression?

They are committed to investing in the development of their employees to enable them to realise their potential. There are many opportunities that the company will provide you with to enhance your skills and assist in your career progression. They measure their success within this area by the number of internal promotions that they are able to achieve and that they are able to retain their best talent. The natural career progression route that would be applicable to your role is, Health & Safety Manager.

They’re committed to creating great homes and strong communities. Their vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to be an open, inclusive organisation that recognises and respects all their communities and supports everyone to thrive.

To Apply

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