Health and Safety Advisor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Kidderminster - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 28 - 28

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Worcestershire Forest District Council is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to provide interim cover for a vacant post.

This role will act as the Councils day-to-day professional adviser on all health safety fire and welfare matters with a strong on-site presence based at the Depot in Kidderminster.

The postholder will support the delivery and continuous improvement of the Councils Health and Safety Management System ensure compliance with statutory requirements and promote a positive health and safety culture across all services.

This is a hands-on operational role requiring five days per week on site and close collaboration with managers employees trade unions and regulatory bodies.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Act as the Councils competent professional adviser on health safety fire and welfare matters.

Deliver maintain and audit the Councils Health and Safety Management System in line with legislation and best practice.

Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff on risk assessments safe systems of work and control measures.

Lead and support workplace inspections audits and monitoring visits across Council services.

Produce clear reports outlining findings remedial actions and implementation timescales.

Investigate accidents incidents and dangerous occurrences ensuring RIDDOR compliance.

Maintain accurate records of accidents incidents and work-related ill health and analyse trends.

Develop review and update health and safety policies procedures and guidance.

Deliver and coordinate health and safety training including risk assessment and manual handling.

Work collaboratively with Trade Union Health & Safety Representatives and chair health and safety meetings.

Liaise with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) insurers and other regulatory bodies as required.

Support procurement and contract evaluation by advising on health and safety compliance.

Provide advice in relation to emergency response and critical incidents.

Maintain oversight of the Councils High Risk Register and escalate significant issues to senior management.

Skills/Experience:

Minimum 3 years occupational experience in a health and safety advisory role.

Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation regulations and best practice.

Experience working within local government or a similar public sector organisation.

Ability to act as a competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

Proven experience of conducting audits inspections and investigations.

Experience of accident reporting and RIDDOR compliance.

Confident advising and influencing senior managers and stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience delivering health and safety training and presentations.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Good ICT skills including Microsoft Office.

Additional Information:

Client: Wyre Forest District Council.

Location: Depot Green Street Kidderminster (5 days on site).

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required.

DBS: Basic.

Required Skills:

Minimum 3 years occupational experience in a health and safety advisory role. Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation regulations and best practice. Experience working within local government or a similar public sector organisation. Ability to act as a competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Proven experience of conducting audits inspections and investigations. Experience of accident reporting and RIDDOR compliance. Confident advising and influencing senior managers and stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience delivering health and safety training and presentations. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Good ICT skills including Microsoft Office.

Required Education:

Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Worcestershire Forest District Council is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to provide interim cover for a vacant post. This role will act as the Councils day-to-day professional adviser on all health safety fire and welfare matter...