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Health and Safety Advisor

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP15BH, England

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Health & Safety Advisor position is available at a leading construction company in Ipswich, focusing on scaffolding safety.
  • Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate or be working towards it, along with solid knowledge of health and safety legislation.
  • The role includes conducting audits, supporting managers, and ensuring compliance, with a mix of 50% field and 50% office work.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should ideally have experience in the scaffolding or construction industry.
  • Additional benefits include a vehicle, full PPE, and opportunities for continuous professional development.
Are you passionate about ensuring safety in the workplace and looking for a new challenge? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a dynamic team within a leading construction company in Ipswich.The Role:As a Health & Safety Advisor, you'll be the go-to person for all things safety-related, specifically around Scaffolding. Your main mission will be to conduct on-site audits, support managers with health and safety information, and ensure compliance across various sites. You'll also play a crucial role in maintaining and improving safety processes, ensuring the welfare of all staff and subcontractors.Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct operational audits and behavioural exchanges.
  • Support and advise managers to ensure their teams have the necessary safety knowledge and information.
  • Provide safety insights to operational staff to help them perform their duties safely and efficiently.
  • Attend and contribute to both internal and external meetings.
  • Promote the company positively to clients, subcontractors, and the public.
  • Manage safety-related administration, including risk assessments, method statements, and safety systems of work.
  • Perform company inductions and drug/alcohol tests as per company policy.
  • Compile monthly reports and maintain accurate records.
  • Stay updated with industry best practices and continually strive for improvement.
  • Respond immediately to incidents and support managers in incident investigations.
What They're Looking For:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards it).
  • Solid knowledge of H&S legislation.
  • Strong computer and time management skills.
  • Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
  • Excellent communication skills, honesty, and integrity.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and discretion.
  • A proactive approach to safety and the ability to challenge unsafe behaviours and conditions.
Desirable Qualities:
  • Experience in the scaffolding or construction industry.
  • Flexible with working hours and locations.
  • Experience in compiling management, incident, and investigation reports.
  • Skills in safety data analysis.
  • ISO internal auditor training and additional relevant qualifications.
What's on Offer:
  • A role that combines both field and office work (approx 50% on-site and 50% office based)
  • A vehicle provided, with all necessary equipment including laptop, mobile phone and fuel card.
  • Full PPE.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities and progression.
This role is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic about health and safety, enjoys a mix of office and field work, and is looking to make a real impact. If this sounds like you, apply now!

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