Health and Safety Advisor

Job: Health and Safety Advisor

Description

Quality and Health and Safety Advisor

Global Highland are looking for an experienced Quality and Health and Safety Advisor to join our clients ever growing business.

Duties:

- To ensure that our client complies with all Health & Safety, Quality and Environment regulations.

- Responsible for maintaining the relevant ISO accreditations; developing, implementing, reviewing and updating ISO manuals to support the accreditations.

- Responsible for creating and maintaining all manuals, processes, procedures and safe working practices regarding Quality and Health and Safety matters.

- Communicate with all employees to keep them informed of all Quality and Health and Safety procedures and processes.

- Responsible for the reporting of workplace accidents and undertaking thorough investigations into near misses and accidents that occur.

- Assist colleagues in the completion of customer/supplier questionnaires and audits.

- Responsible for planning the programme of required internal audits, and prioritising workload to ensure agreed timescales are met.

- Engage with all departments and branches to gain a clear understanding of the business requirements.

- Coordinate meetings with Fire Marshalls, Environment champions and First Aiders, ensuring that they are all aware of their duties.

- Ensure Fire Marshalls and First Aiders have up to date training and keep a record of certificates.

- Prepare and distribute the Health and Safety Action Plan.

- Prepare and distribute the Environmental Action Plan.

- Review and update the Evacuation Plan and the Business Continuity Plan.

- Implement an inspection programme for Fire Extinguishers, Warehouse and Showroom steps, etc.

- Ensure PAT Testing is undertaken on all relevant electrical equipment.

- Regularly conduct internal and external premises checks, noting any Health & Safety anomalies and taking action to resolve issues.

Requirements:

- NEBOSH, NVQ or NCRQ Qualification preferred but not essential.

- Ability to influence others to ensure Quality and Health and Safety processes and standards are being adhered to.

- Good customer service skills when dealing with customers and colleagues.

- Knowledge of relevant Quality and Health and Safety regulations and processes.

- Understands the importance of data accuracy.

- Computer literate and able communicate effectively both verbally and written.

- The ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions relevant to the successful outcome and conclusion of the processes.

- Ability to respond positively to new challenges and change.

- The role will require occasional travel to other sites and therefore a full UK driving license is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Safety Specialist to contribute to the overall safety culture of our clients organisation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in occupational health and safety. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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