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Health and Safety Advisor

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Newry, County Down BT35 0PZ

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for a full-time Health & Safety Advisor based in Belgium, offering a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within an engineering or construction environment.
  • Key responsibilities include implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in Europe, which may include holding an Irish passport or being eligible to apply for one.
  • The role also involves engaging with staff and contractors to promote a positive safety culture and conducting audits and inspections for continuous improvement.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Belguim
  • Salary: £35-45K DOE

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a crucial role in implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. You will work closely with staff, contractors, and clients to maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous improvements in safety performance.

Please not you must have the right to work in Europe for this role. This may include being an Irish passport holder or having the right to apply for an Irish passport.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Implement health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
  • Legislative Updates: Stay up to date with health and safety legislation changes and apply best practices.
  • Workforce Engagement: Collaborate with staff and contractors daily to promote a positive safety culture.
  • Audits & Inspections: Conduct site audits, inspections, and accident investigations, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Stakeholder Management: Act as the key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders regarding safety matters.
  • Risk Management: Assess and manage workplace risks, ensuring the implementation of appropriate safety controls.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and incident logs for compliance and review.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance health and safety performance through training and policy updates.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 2+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally in an engineering or construction setting.
  • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance, and risk management.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Eligible to work in Europe.
Desirable:
  • A proactive and solutions-driven approach to improving safety performance.
  • Experience in training staff on health and safety procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams across multiple sites.

Benefits:

  • An opportunity to travel and experience another culture, whilst working
  • Flights and daily allowance whilst working

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.