Health And Safety Advisor

We are on the search for an experienced and proficient Health and Safety Advisor to work for a Facilities Management company in Kenilworth.  You will be a vital part of the team and will be at the centre of the busines, managing all H&S aspects and legislation.

Job Purpose

• The Health and Safety Advisor will have overall responsibility for the organisation’s Health and Safety, being the first point of contact and ensuring compliance in all aspects of the business. 


• The primary role of this position is to advise the Directors, Managers and Engineers on all safety, health and welfare matters to ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations within the FM industry.


• You will have excellent health and safety knowledge and practical operational experience, with the ability to liaise with internal and external customers and any stakeholders.


• You will be expected to have good office skills with attention to detail, interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills.


• In addition to the Health and Safety element of the role, you will be required to provide some HR Admin support for the business.

Responsibilities

• You will fully understand up to date legislation regarding Health and Safety at work so that you can provide advice to Directors, Managers and Engineers regarding all health, safety issues to ensure legal compliance throughout all aspects of the Company’s activities


• Provide active visible leadership for all health and safety matters and lead by example at all times


• Embed the requirements of the ISO ISO9001 and ISO14001 Standards within the Company’s activities. Ensure the specific requirements of the Standards are implemented and measured by auditing; and continuous improvement to maintain the accreditations.


• Advise and assist in the development and maintenance of safe systems of work and the relevant records associated with evidencing compliance with legislation.


• Provide support in developing risk assessments and method statements, including training personnel to meet the Company standards


• Promote health, safety and well being campaigns to raise awareness to specific issues and identify Company issues.


• Foster a good safety culture by ensuring worker engagement in all aspects of health and safety management.


• Preparation of health, safety reports to the MD


• Supporting Directors and Managers providing health and safety information for tenders


• Investigate accidents and incidents when required to identify root cause and prevent reoccurrence. Share lessons learned and good practice through out the Company


• The HR admin element which will include but is not limited to:  onboarding/offboarding employees, preparing and issuing contracts, typing of letters as and when required, liaising with other departments, overseeing the induction process for new starters

Qualifications/Experience

• You will hold the NEBOSH qualification and preferably having workied at least 3 years’ in a similar role within the FM sector.

Attributes and Qualities

• Confident and professional demeanour


• Unwavering professional ethics


• Consistent visible active leadership


• Willingness and ability to assume responsibility and make decisions


• Proactive approach to create and maintain a positive Health & Safety culture


• Good level of written and oral communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact with a wide range of disciplines and motivate staff