Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Health & Safety Training / Advisory Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe working environment by implementing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections for NSEG and our member companies.
This position requires a strong commitment to health and safety standards, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
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. Able to 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, 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. Ensure that all accidents are documented, fully investigated, and recommended improvements implemented.
8. Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments, and lone working procedures are managed, 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. Able to 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. Attendance at 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 (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.
Support NSEG when attending company sites by discussing other training opportunities offered by NSEG such as Apprenticeships and workplace NVQs.
Qualifications / Key Skills Required:
1. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working as a H&S Advisor / Trainer in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector.
2. Hold a minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in Health & Safety.
3. NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management (Desirable).
4. NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent.
5. Certified in CertIOSH.
6. Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent teaching qualification).
7. Hold a valid membership of IOSH.
8. Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
9. Excellent report writing skills with attention to detail.
10. Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis effectively.
11. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
12. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
13. High standard of I.T. skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
14. Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
If you are passionate about promoting workplace safety and have the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position.
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.
3. A clean DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 24/02/2025
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