Assistant Health and Safety Advisor in Peterborough

Main Purpose

To assist in providing an outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental focus throughout the Company, working alongside all departments to ensure all legislation, compliance and standards are strictly adhered to. To assist in the responsibility for the strategic guidance, development and design of health, safety and environmental procedures, policies and compliances, the Health and Safety Manager will work closely with the department and the Director to drive the companies health and safety strategies in line with the overall site objectives.

Working towards becoming jointly accountable for the Health & Safety Department and the measurement, management and implementation of all relevant policies, procedures and compliances.

Working towards and trained in the following roles & responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor the HS&E accreditations such as ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 across the company.
• Develop, implement and monitor the HS&E strategy across all branches and operational sites.
• Engaging across sites, implementing health and safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide exceptional support to our varied project teams on all HS&E issues.
• Identify possible operational risks or opportunities, and work with project teams to ensure an appropriate and effective response.
• Extensive knowledge and keeping up to date with current Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
• Reviewing the production of risk assessments and method statements and answering any health and safety related queries.
• Drive cultural change across all levels of the business.
• Be integral to the development and delivery of training programs.
• Carry out assessments on new processes and practices.
• Advise on fire regulations, noise, and occupational health.
• Liaise with external bodies in relation to health, safety and environmental issues.
• Support the development of a strong Health and Safety focused culture across the Company and promote good safety behaviours.
• The development of briefing and communication strategies to ensure that the Health and Safety plan and important information is understood and operated by all employees and subcontractors.
• Coaching and supporting project teams to generate new solutions to common, everyday issues.
• Development of department and encouraging the individuals within that department to develop.
• Working closely with the Director to ensure the organisation's H&S strategy is implemented successfully.
• Bringing new and creative thinking to the business whilst still maintaining exceptional H&S standards.
• Conducting training, toolbox talks, inductions and investigating incidents and accidents where required.
• Undertaking audits and inspections of sites, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting on the findings.
• Able to comply with all GDPR regulations.
• Any other duties as required by the Director and Board of Directors.

This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week.

07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday - Thursday

07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday

This may also involve daily travel and possible working away from time to time as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

We undertake contracts and projects for varied companies that require our employees to undertake various clearances along with an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.

Desired Requirements (working towards):

• NEBOSH Diploma Qualification and other relevant H&S qualifications.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and key areas of construction.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Competent in the use of a range of IT packages.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• You must hold a full current UK driving licence.
• Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Prison CTC clearance and Enhanced Police clearance.

Desirable Requirements (working towards):

• NEBOSH Environmental.
• IOSH Qualifications.
• SMSTS.

Personal Competencies:

• Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
• Present a professional image and promote the Princebuild brand.
• Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company's priorities.
• Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and respond appropriately to required needs.
• Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and the perceived impact these decisions have on others.
• Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.
• Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
• Aware of own impact on others and takes people's feelings and needs into consideration.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle plus fuel card.
• IT Package including mobile phone and laptop.
• Corporate clothing.
• 21 days holiday plus all bank holidays.
• Additional holiday awarded after 2 years of continuous service.
• Continuous training and development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Health & wellbeing support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous long service awards scheme.
• Employee Profit Share Scheme.
• We are an Equal Opportunities and Investors in People Accredited Company.
• Great variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year.