Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Ardersier, Inverness
Contract Type: Contract / Permanent
Salary:
* Contract: £250-£300 per day
* Permanent: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Digs, Company Car and Fuel Card
Reporting To: Senior Health and Safety Manager
Key Objectives
As a Health and Safety Advisor, your primary goal is to promote, advise, train, and consult on all aspects of health, safety, and environmental issues within a construction environment. You will work closely with the Senior Health and Safety Manager to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and foster a safe working environment for all staff.
Key Skills
1. Professional, honest, and resilient attitude
2. Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to challenge when necessary
3. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels of the client organisation
4. High attention to detail and uncompromising standards in safety
5. Proficient in IT for reporting, documentation, and safety systems
6. A commitment to a Behavioural Safety Culture and Attitude (BSS)
Qualifications
1. Level 3 NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Essential)
2. CSCS Card (Essential)
3. Behavioural Safety Training (Desirable)
4. Temporary Works Awareness (Desirable)
5. Lifting Operations Training (Desirable)
Responsibilities
1. Safety Compliance: Prevent injuries and damage to plant and equipment. Ensure compliance with legal and company health, safety, and welfare requirements.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure the correct provision and use of PPE across site operations.
3. Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to ensure adherence to safety standards, statutory codes of practice, and method statements.
4. Health & Safety Documentation: Assist in preparing method statements, safety rules, and safety reports, and maintain accurate records and statistics.
5. Training & Inductions: Support in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, task briefings, and method statement reviews.
6. Incident Investigation: Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences. Make recommendations to prevent recurrence and ensure accurate record-keeping.
7. Safety Protocols & Client Requirements: Help develop and implement safety protocols, ensuring they meet client requirements.
8. Legislative Updates: Stay informed on the latest safety legislation, codes of practice, and safety literature, and ensure all team members are updated.
9. Environmental Awareness: Ensure the site adheres to environmental policies and objectives, contributing to sustainable construction practices.
10. Professional Interaction: Maintain communication with professional safety bodies and keep the team informed of industry best practices.
Please contact GS3 Recruitment for further details and to apply.
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