Health and Safety Advisor

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!