Health and Safety Officer

We are looking for a Health and Safety officer to oversee all aspects of health, safety and welfare for a well-established Roofing contractor ensuring compliance with internal processes, relevant standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

* Review and maintenance of policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations

* Take responsibility for the development of new systems and procedures

* Liaise with each project team to ensure current and future health, safety and welfare requirements are met

* Draft and implement all safety documentation including health and safety plans, risk and method statements, together with any associated information

* Liaise with clients and their relevant safety representatives to ensure current projects comply with safety standards and individual client requirements

* Manage direct employee safety

* Carry out safety tours of all projects on a regular basis

* Produce formal recorded audits or inspections monthly and review actions taken

* Formal reporting of any incidents, accidents or near misses together with monthly review

* Monitor existing workforce skills, assess H&S training requirements, monthly reporting and review with senior management, liaising with training partners

* Carry out van checks, First Aid Kits checks, Fire extinguisher checks, Drug and Alcohol Testing.

* Monthly and annual review with senior management

* Working with site management and operatives, listening to their concerns and provide guidance where appropriate

* Ability to manage own schedule prioritising by risk management

Requirements

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* NEBOSH Qualification

* CSCS / NVQ

* Full UK Driving Licence

* Roofing experience desirable

Location

* Wirral with occasional travel to North East