Health & Safety Officer
- Location Birmingham
- Job-type Permanent
- Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Discipline Construction Services
CSS Recruitment and Training are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer in Birmingham.
Working Hours
Monday - Thursday | 8am - 5pm
Friday | 8am - 3pm
Key Responsibilities
Provide HSE advice and support to managers, supervisors, and colleagues regarding the entire company workforce, subcontracted labour, other site workers and members of the public
To develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement
To create safe systems of work RAMS etc and ensure these are being effectively applied
To complete HSE site inspections
To complete incident investigations and identify and implement improvement measures
Become aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work
To attend necessary meetings as required
To undertake assigned work in a professional and efficient way, in compliance with current HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and the company’s integrated management systems
To communicate in a professional, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in all your dealings with clients and customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your department and the company, and you should behave accordingly
To behave in a professional manner and always cooperate with all other members of staff
Deliver regular toolbox talks
Review and record First Aid and spill kit provision across all sites
To maintain high standards of work within your department
Any other duties deemed necessary by management
Requirements
NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Proven HSE experience for a minimum of 5 years
Experience of working in new build and M&E construction environments
Experience of undertaking health and safety audits
Experience of lifting operations and associated hazards
Experience of creating RAMS for complex works
Knowledge of health and safety aspects, including legislation and technical standards
Accident and incident investigation experience
Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning and communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to deal with clients & internal staff
Ability to influence change and challenge those who flaunt Health & Safety rules and guidance
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiatives to achieve self and team targets
Ability to proactively deal with employees all levels across the company to come up with solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Ability to travel to other sites across the UK
Full UK driving license
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum