Health and Safety Training and Advisory Officer
NSEGTA Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Externally:
1. Keep up to date with changes in legislation and amend and communicate all relevant policies/information both externally and internally.
2. Provide a health and safety consultancy service for member companies of NSEG, including over the phone support, conducting accident investigations, legislation updates, and safety alerts from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) / Care Quality Commission (CQC).
3. Produce risk assessment, COSHH risk assessment, and policy manual templates (SMS) for member companies.
4. Conduct company inspections and produce an inspection report on the current level of health and safety following visits to member companies (reports returned within one week of visit).
5. Conduct fire risk assessments following British standards.
6. Deliver accredited and non-accredited training courses to companies on site or at NSEG’s Training Centre (including IOSH, Abrasive Wheels, and supervising staff safely).
7. Monitor the quality of the health and safety service and H & S training offered by NSEG.
8. Liaise with external training companies to arrange appropriate provision of training for member companies.
9. Liaise with enforcement authorities for H & S.
10. Develop new training courses and deliver including pre-recorded online courses.
11. Act in a professional manner when on site, ensuring all information is relevant and does not leave NSEG open to liability issues.
Internally:
1. Manage and monitor targets, goals, KPI’s as set by the CEO for the H & S department, and prepare a monthly report for the CEO.
2. Advise Senior Management Team on health and safety issues on a day-to-day basis at NSEG.
3. Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
4. Ensure Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.
5. Ensure the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety, environment, and welfare at work.
6. Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
7. Document and fully investigate all accidents and implement recommended improvements.
8. Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
9. Amend and update health and safety policies, safe systems of working, and procedures.
10. Ensure training records are updated with all health and safety training.
11. Conduct standard accident investigations at NSEG.
12. Carry out accredited training courses and in-house health and safety training for all staff.
13. Chair monthly meetings relating to the H & S department.
14. Attend regular meetings with IOSH Staffordshire and NSHSG.
15. Attend networking events and meetings with potential clients promoting the training and services NSEG offers.
16. Liaise with service providers (environmental specialists, electrical, etc.).
17. Assist with marketing by providing information on health and safety and good news stories for social media platforms.
18. Demonstrate commitment to continual professional development.
19. Assist with any other duties as requested by the management team.
Work Experience / Education Requirements:
1. Previous experience working as a H&S Advisor / Trainer in Manufacturing and Engineering.
Qualifications required for the job:
1. Hold a minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in Health & Safety.
2. NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management (Desirable).
3. NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent.
4. Certified in CertIOSH.
5. Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent teaching qualification).
6. Hold a valid membership of IOSH.
7. Excellent oral communication and inter-personal skills to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, learners, employers, and external partners.
8. High standard of I.T. skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
9. Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
10. Previous experience of working in a similar role.
Special Requirements:
1. The post holder will be required to work flexibly between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.00am – 3.00pm on Friday, plus additional evening work if required.
2. A clean driving licence and own car is essential.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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