Engineering Health And Safety Advisor

TXM Recruit are working with a rail business to recruit Engineering Health & Safety Advisor on a 2 year fixed term contract.

The Health and Safety Engineering Advisor develops and implements safety strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices, often in our engineering department. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, performing site inspections, investigating incidents, training employees, and advising on safety aspects of engineering design and projects. The role involves a combination of office-based work and on-site activities, requiring an understanding of relevant legislation and professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and recommending control measures for hazards in the workplace.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organisation and its activities comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards.
• Risk Assessments: Identify potential hazards and assess risks through site inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and external bodies like inspectors and trade unions to promote a safe working environment.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Creating and implementing health and safety policies and procedures to meet legislative requirements.
• Inspections & Audits: Conducting regular site inspections to ensure procedures are followed and facilities are safe and compliant.
• Incident Investigation: Investigating and recording workplace accidents and incidents, and producing reports on findings.
• Management of Contractors: Including checking or issuing of Permit to Work (PTW) if relevant.
• Training & Communication: Delivering health and safety training to employees and managers, and communicating safety information effectively.
• Legislative Compliance: Staying up-to-date with current health and safety legislation and ensuring the employer adheres to it.
• Advisory Role: Providing specialist advice on areas like fire regulations, hazardous substances, safeguarding machinery, and construction safety.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of inspections, incidents, training, and other relevant safety data.

Typical Work Environment

• Typically involves both office-based tasks and on-site work.
• Relevant rail safety training (PTS) and PPE may be required.

Qualifications & Professional Bodies

• Relevant qualifications, such as a degree or postgraduate program in occupational safety and health, are often required.
• Membership with professional bodies like the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is common.