Health and Safety Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest growing Principal Contractors in the UK construction industry to support their in-house Health & Safety Manager. Founded in 2010, They have built an impeccable reputation solely on repeat business and word of mouth recommendation from some of the very top consultancies in the world. Following a successful start, the company evolved from undertaking small refurbishments and dilapidations to producing a range of refurbishment works at a multi-million pound turnover. They pride themselves on the culture the company holds, caring & nurturing staff members, encouraging development of skills and holding regular social events.
About You:
• Do you have a real passion for H&S and ideally have experience of working in a similar health and safety role within the Construction Industry and prepared to proactively develop as a H&S professional, undertaking a programme of training and continuing professional development.
• Do you hold a NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (or working towards it), in addition Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (would be an advantage).
• Do you have the ability to engage and communicate effectively with employees, managers, and contractors.
• Are you Self-motivated, tenacious and have the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced ever changing environment.
• Are you approachable with the ability to work with employees and managers in a supportive/collaborative way.
• Are you computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
• Are you a well organised, professional and able to work under pressure.
• You will be responsible for achieving objectives on your own initiative, as well as part of a team.
• Are you able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail.
• Do you have a good understanding of legal requirements and compliance.
• Do you hold a full valid driving licence.
If you have answered YES to the above, you could be the person to join the team
Job Description:
• Working with/supporting our H&S Manager in the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the H&S management system.
• Review RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Carry out site H&S inspections to identify unsafe equipment, working conditions, practices, fire hazards and then produce reports using I Auditor software with recommendations regarding the correction of any noncompliance.
• Willingness to regularly travel to construction sites regionally which possibly may include overnight stays.
• Manage accident and incident reporting and associated paperwork.
• Attend H&S meetings with Senior Managers and Directors.
• Produce and present reports for management review of all data and trends analysis and work with all employees as necessary to achieve KPI’s.
• Assist in the implementation of the Health & Safety Management System to BS ISO 45001: 2018.
• Carry out any other reasonable ad hoc duties required to support the Health and Safety Manager and Directors as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent qualification is essential and an NVQ 6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice would be advantageous.
Further construction-relevant certification is desirable but not essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant industry software.
Full UK driving licence