Health, Safety & Compliance Specialist

Our client is a friendly, local installer/servicer of gas & heating systems, including renewable energy technology who have been established for over 30 years. With a well-established client base around Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas, they have a thriving engineering division that requires a new Health, Safety & Compliance Specialist.

Job Description:

We invite qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Health, Safety & Compliance Specialist. Collaborating with our Health & Safety Consultant, this role spearheads the company's Health, Safety, and Training initiatives. With a solid construction industry background you'll be a crucial member reporting directly to the Board of Directors. If you're commercially astute, and results-oriented, this is an excellent opportunity to champion health & safety best practices for our staff.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our Consultant and Operations Managers to create Risk Assessments Method Statements that uphold our health and safety management system in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Engage with key stakeholders to formulate and approve policies and procedures.
• Draft construction phase plans and ensure compliance.
• Enhance our online system (safety culture) usage in collaboration with our Consultant to ensure comprehensive H&S business compliance.
• Lead management discussions and toolbox talks in tandem with our Health & Safety Consultant.
• Investigate reported incidents, ensuring preventive measures are taken.
• Maintain and present a monthly report of incident statistics to the board.
• Halt any hazardous practices that jeopardise the well-being of employees.
• Coordinate with external consultants to offer health and safety guidance and training to the entire team.
• Oversee the onboarding of new recruits and issuing necessary equipment.
• Manage the company-wide auditing programme for H&S adherence including subcontractors.
• Address client-specific environmental concerns through IEMA Environmental management.
• All procurement activity concerning health and safety.

Essential Qualities & Skills:

• NEBOSH General Certificate Level qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely / Site Management Safety Training Scheme certified.
• Strong strategic acumen with a patient and persistent mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• At least 5 years of construction industry experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Uphold company values in all professional interactions.
• Familiarity with the Safety Culture App is a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly with team members to achieve company objectives.
• Flexibility: Adapts to evolving priorities and requirements.
• Communication & Influence: Effectively conveys ideas persuasively.
• Risk Awareness: Always operates within legal and company guidelines.
• Innovation: Displays forward-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key Collaborations:

• Internal: Board of Directors, Managers, Engineers, and Administrators. 
• External: Clients, H&S Consultant, Contracts Managers.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary of up to £50K depending on experience including company benefits.

To discuss this vacancy further, please get in touch with Ed Brown on 07592 912021 or apply with your current CV to prompt a call back.

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