H&S Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

Location:Ardersier, Inverness

Contract Type:Contract / Permanent

Salary:

• Contract:250-300 per day
• Permanent:45,000 - 50,000 per annum + Digs, Company Car and Fuel Card

Reporting To:Senior Health and Safety Manager

Key Objectives
As a Health and Safety Advisor, your primary goal is to promote, advise, train, and consult on all aspects of health, safety, and environmental issues within a construction environment. You will work closely with the Senior Health and Safety Manager to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and foster a safe working environment for all staff.

Key Skills

• Professional, honest, and resilient attitude
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to challenge when necessary
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels of the client organisation
• High attention to detail and uncompromising standards in safety
• Proficient in IT for reporting, documentation, and safety systems
• A commitment to a Behavioural Safety Culture and Attitude (BSS)

Qualifications

• Level 3 NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate(Essential)
• CSCS Card(Essential)
• Behavioural Safety Training(Desirable)
• Temporary Works Awareness(Desirable)
• Lifting Operations Training (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance:Prevent injuries and damage to plant and equipment. Ensure compliance with legal and company health, safety, and welfare requirements
  
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):Ensure the correct provision and use of PPE across site operations
  
• Inspections & Audits:Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to ensure adherence to safety standards, statutory codes of practice, and method statements
  
• Health & Safety Documentation:Assist in preparing method statements, safety rules, and safety reports, and maintain accurate records and statistics
  
• Training & Inductions:Support in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, task briefings, and method statement reviews
  
• Incident Investigation:Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences. Make recommendations to prevent recurrence and ensure accurate record-keeping
  
• Safety Protocols & Client Requirements:Help develop and implement safety protocols, ensuring they meet client requirements
  
• Legislative Updates:Stay informed on the latest safety legislation, codes of practice, and safety literature, and ensure all team members are updated
  
• Environmental Awareness:Ensure the site adheres to environmental policies and objectives, contributing to sustainable construction practices.
• Professional Interaction:Maintain communication with professional safety bodies and keep the team informed of industry best practices.

Please contact **GS3 Recruitment** for further details and to apply.