Facilities and Health & Safety Assistant

Facilities and Health & Safety AssistantSalary Negotiable Maldon, EssexMonday-Friday, 40 hours

Are you passionate about creating a safer workplace and making a real difference in the construction industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Health & Safety Assistant!

As a Health & Safety Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the work environment is safe and compliant. My client will value your expertise and enthusiasm and are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture.

What You'll Do:

• Help implement and monitor health and safety policies.
• Support risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections.
• Conduct routine health and safety inspections and report findings.
• Assist in investigating accidents and incidents.
• Maintain health and safety documentation.
• Support health and safety training programmes.
• Assist in managing emergency arrangements.
• Ensure PPE and safety equipment is maintained.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Help coordinate property maintenance with a focus on safety.
• Support larger facility projects with safety measures.
• Maintain records for inspections and compliance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture with employees and the H&S Committee.

Role Requirements:To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A basic health and safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely, is required to ensure foundational knowledge and compliance.
• Previous experience or a strong interest in health and safety compliance within a workplace setting is highly desirable.
• A solid understanding of health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments is important.
• Strong administrative skills are essential, including experience in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Good knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications, is necessary for efficient task management.
• Excellent communication skills are required to effectively engage with colleagues at all levels within the organisation.
• A proactive and team-oriented approach is crucial, along with a keen eye for detail to ensure thoroughness in all tasks.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively is essential for success in this role.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help us maintain our commitment to health and safety, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join my client in making safety a priority!

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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