Job Description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to strengthen their SHEQ Team.
 
Location: Derby
 
Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Health and Safety Advisor role:

• Oversee day-to-day safety operations and contribute to the strategic development of regional safety initiatives.

Health and Safety Advisor responsibilities:

• Support project teams in complying with health and safety regulations and implementing best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and management system requirements.
• Monitor and ensure the effective resolution of health and safety issues.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Support project teams in developing risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of safety-related documentation, such as manuals, procedures, and forms.
• Communicate effectively with clients, HSE Inspectors, and external assessors.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the site team.
• Foster a positive health and safety culture within project teams.

Health and Safety Advisor requirements:

• Extensive experience in health and safety practices, ideally within the construction industry
• Knowledge of current and upcoming HSE Directives related to health and safety
• Knowledge of current statutory health and safety law in the UK
• Knowledge of industry best practices and HSE guidance for construction
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 (or similar management systems) 
• Formal qualification in Occupational Safety and Health, such as a NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• CSCS card or equivalent industry certification 

If you are looking for a fantastic Health and Safety Advisor opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers