Health and Safety Advisor
Near Ipswich
Up to £40,000 per annum
Permanent
 
On behalf of our client based near Ipswich, we are searching for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their welcoming team. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and seeking continuous improvement of all Health & Safety standards. Experience with ISO systems or knowledge of Environmental, Safety or Sustainability principles is required and due to the nature of the role, travel will be involved and a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
 
Main duties:

• Monitoring updates and changes to relevant legislation through established sources
• Investigating new safety initiatives and produce a procedure and criteria for consideration and implementation 
• Conducting site inspections and liaising with contractors to make sure all legislation is adhered to
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Carrying out accident Investigations, writing reports & making recommendations
• Supporting the E&Q Manager with the development and ongoing maintenance of ISO Management Systems
• Providing cover and be a point of contact and source of information during management absence
• Exploring new safety initiatives and developing procedures and criteria for their potential implementation
• Conducting regular site inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments for all site activities
• Managing accident reporting in accordance with RIDDOR regulations
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments for all site activities

• NEBOSH (Construction) experience is essential for this position
• CSCS Card
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Good administrative skills including data analysis
• First Aid Qualification desirable but not essential