Health And Safety Officer

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6 month contract (permanent/ staff role possibility thereafter) As the Health and Safety Officer, You will support the HSQE Manager in ensuring that the business is fully compliant with UK Health & Safety law and best practice standards and play a key part in establishing Health and Safety procedures across the business ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business grows. You will assist with supporting staff on all safety, health and welfare matters to ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations.
Core Responsibilities Be a Health & Safety Champion – lead by example and help create a positive safety culture throughout the business.Focus on monitoring and auditing our site teams and build sites to ensure compliance in all areas of the business with provision made for administration, updates, follow ups and debriefs with the HSQE team.Support, develop and implement Health & safety policies, procedures, including risk assessments.To keep abreast of the changing Health & Safety legislation and ensure the company remains compliant and that management discharge their duties effectively.Be actively involved with incident / accident investigations and when called upon, lead such investigations.Carry out investigations to identify root causes of any incidents, accidents or near misses.Carry out Health & Safety induction training for Contractors and Employees.To act as an advisory point to all staff and managers on matters arising to Health and Safety.Work with various managers in different departments to oversee on and off-site Health, and Safety requirements are met.Carry out site safety audits of contractors and company site operatives as outlined in audit plan and arrange meetings relevant to the position and responsibility and close out actions from audits.Carry out Health & safety audits of company office & warehouse facilities.Support the Principal Contractor CDM activities for ensuring safety on site, working on Construction phase plans and any other related documents.To develop and maintain relationships and clear lines of communication with the contractors.To work with contractors and company employees to ensure that a safe environment is always maintained.Prepare and present when required various health and safety toolbox talks.Manage & maintain complete and accurate Health & Safety records to the company standard.Attend safety training and safety forums to update job knowledge and enhance their personal skill set.Review project preparation activities including completion of Risk Assessments & Method Statements.Any other duties deemed as necessary by management.Highlight and identify any safety training for others to ensure that company staff are aware of the safety principals in their roles.The above of roles and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list.
Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in a health & safety roleUnderstanding & interpreting Health & Safety legal requirementsExperience of conducting and reviewing risk assessmentsExperience with safety site visits/subcontractors.Experience and knowledge of the CDM regulations etc.Confidence to have a positive impact on the companyAttention to detail and a persistent approach to following up enquiriesBe able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external clientsClear written and verbal communication skills & experience using Microsoft OfficeFull (Clean) UK driving licenseMember of IOSH or equivalentNebosh or equivalent Level 6 diploma – Health & SafetyExperience of creating high level communications and documentationExperience and knowledge of ISO 45001: 2018 accreditationExperience in a Telecoms Health & Safety roleSSSTS or equivalent CSCS cardTelecoms field safety trainingCompany information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Health & Safety Officerlooking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included. Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support
"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.
"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.
"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia
"There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."
Multi-Sector Client
"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years."
"We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.
"We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future."
"I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.
"First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.
"As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."
TechnipFMC
"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.
"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.
"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.
"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia
"There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."
Multi-Sector Client
"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years."
"We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.
"We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future."
"I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.
"First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.
"As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."
TechnipFMC
"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.
"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.
"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.
"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

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