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Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

Hales Group Limited

Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days

Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BW, England

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Health and Safety Advisor with a salary of £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
The role requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience, particularly in ISO Standards or Environmental, Safety, or Sustainability principles.
The advisor will work full-time, with a 41.5-hour week, primarily Monday to Friday, including two days on-site.
Key responsibilities include maintaining Health & Safety standards, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with legislation.
Candidates must possess a UK driving license and have strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

Health and Safety Advisor£35,000 per annum DOEFull Time – 41.5 Hour Basic WeekMonday to Friday (2 days per week site based) 8am – 5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am – 4pm Friday On behalf of our client based near Stowmarket, we are searching for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their supportive, friendly and busy team. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and seeking continuous improvement of all Health & Safety standards in both the workshop and on all external locations. Experience with ISO Standards or knowledge of Environmental, Safety or Sustainability principles is required and Due to the nature of the role, travel will be involved- UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Main duties and responsibilities- included but not limited to:

Receive information from sources regarding new or changing legislation
Liaise with appropriate regarding the actions required to meet the legislation.
Investigate new safety initiative’s and produce a procedure criteria for consideration and implementation
Carry out site inspections
Write Method Statements / Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments for all site activities
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
Carry out Accident Investigations, write reports & make recommendations. Report accidents as per RIDDOR requirements.
Assist the E & Q Manager in developing and maintaining company ISO Management Systems
Provide cover and be a point of contact and source of information during management absence.

Key skills and competencies:

Environmental Management qualification essential
NEBOSH Construction experience
Awareness of BREEAM / WELL / LEED Accreditation
Good administrative skills including data analysis
Ability to coordinate
Have a can-do attitude
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills

If you are interested in this role, please apply with a current CV or contact the Bury St Edmunds office.

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