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Health and Safety/ Contracts Officer

We are an expanding roofing contractor who are proud of our reputation within our field and strive for excellence for clients, customers, and staff. We are passionate about creating the right organizational culture where you will be encouraged to reach your potential as you grow with us.

Job Summary:

The post holder will learn how to manage the company’s health and safety documentation and processes including the planning, implementation, control, monitoring and review of Health and Safety arrangements to enable the company to successfully undertake its operations.

You will also work with the Contracts Team to maintain supporting paperwork and records for company accreditations, standards, and policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and Contracts administration.

You will take responsibility for the development and upkeep of Health & Safety and Quality manuals and procedures. To prepare COSHH Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements for site safety files and to compile Health & Safety files upon completion of projects.

You will need good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients directly and manage aspects of contracts from start to finish.

You may be in the future required to carry out site inspections observing our workforce and assessing the team.

You may be required to host Health & Safety seminars and training in the office and out on-site including Tool Box Talks, Face Fit Tests, and Harness Inspection etc. Full Training will be given on this and possible Train the Trainer accreditation sponsored by the company.

Duties include:

· Managing client requirements and the documentation and logistics involved as part of the Contracts Team.

· Arranging and/or carrying out incident/accident investigations, liaising with the client or enforcement authorities as relevant, report the findings to the Managing Director.

· Managing data on all aspects appertaining to health, safety and environmental matters.

· Monitoring health and safety and environmental legislation issues, to review amendments to legislation and client standards to assess the relevance to the company, making appropriate recommendations.

· Ensuring all company employees are aware of their responsibilities under health and safety and environmental legislation and comply with the processes defined in the Company Procedures Manual.

· Having an overview of all aspects of the health and safety at the office/stores.

· Carry out regular checks and audits such as managing PAT test and Fire extinguisher maintenance.

· This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to complete other tasks.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree or HND in Construction/project Management or Safety Management or related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others

Desirable:

• NEBOSH/IOSH Certification or other Health and Safety industry recognized qualification, with CDM knowledge an advantage, or the willingness to work towards this qualification within a reasonable timescale.

Additional Requirements
You must hold a full, valid UK driving license.
The desired candidate will be a confident decision maker with excellent and accurate report writing skills.

Exceptional communication skills, being an excellent listener and able to promote good relationships with both customers and colleagues. Use of initiative and being proactive with a professional approach. The ability to find solutions to any problems that may arise whilst managing time efficiently.

Salary £25,000

24 days holiday a year

8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3.30pm Friday

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Boldon NE36 0AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HND/C or higher (required)
• Full UK DVLA with access to own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• East Boldon NE36 0AJ (preferred)

Work Location: In person