Our Client, a thriving Business Services provider are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Health & Safety Consultant. This is an excellent career developmental opportunity with financial support to continue studies within Health and Safety.
Starting salary £32,000, with regular reviews as the role develops. A higher salary may be considered should you be able to demonstrate a higher level of qualification and/or study support is not required.
Training will be provided so this role may suit someone who has covered health & safety as part of their role and is looking to develop their career in this area /has done a related role and is looking for a career change to H&S and/or someone who has a level 3 H&S qualification and is looking to develop to the next stage in their career. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive Company who invest in their staff, promote a culture of professional development, and will offer continued support with study and training.
The successful Health and Safety Consultant will be required to:-
This is a development role so the below responsibilities may not all be from day 1, but will be worked towards. This role will be predominantly working with Construction clients, so
- Visit clients and undertake full health and safety audits and inspections.
- Manage own diary, keeping in regular contact with clients, answering health and safety related queries.
- Produce health and safety gap analysis reports, identifying areas where improvements are required and advising the client on improvement options moving forward.
- Review the production of policies, risk assessments and method statements. (RAMS)
- Support the client with other safety related systems and processes, such as Incident investigation, RIDDOR advice, COSHH documentation and management, workplace transport, asbestos management, as examples
- Act as the key point of contact (competent person) for the client on any health and safety related matters.
- Assist clients with the management and attainment of industry accreditations, such as CHAS, Safe Contractor or Construction Line.
The ideal Health and Safety Consultant will have:-
- Full clean UK driving license - client base is predominately within the West and East Midlands.
- Access to their own vehicle, with appropriate business insurance cover.
- High standard of report and document writing skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Good commercial awareness.
- Ability to research and apply advice, based upon the clients' legal duties.
- Work experience in at least one of the following sectors would be advantageous; Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse/Transport.
- Experience in a health and safety related role and/or a related qualification.
- TechIOSH (or hold a suitable Level 3 qualification to achieve this such as NEBSOH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or NCRQ Certificate in Applied Health and Safety).
- A genuine desire to grow your career within a supportive company.
Benefits to include:-
- A competitive basic salary of £32,000. Should you be able to demonstrate a higher level of qualification there may be some flexibility on starting salary.
- Salary will increase as experience, skills and qualifications develop.
- Hybrid or home working.
- Company funded qualification, eg. NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. This is a career development role. The successful candidate will be provided with mentoring and access to team support, to attain the experience and skills required to achieve NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. The company will allow study time, and fund fees for the qualification, after successfully passing the probationary period.
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (30 min lunch break).
- Full mileage allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Group Life cover
- Group Critical Illness Cover
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cash Plan
- Help@Hand - Virtual Doctor
- Private Medical Insurance
- Menopause Cover
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- Fun, friendly working environment with the flexibility to split working time between client sites, office and home.
- You will initially have the opportunity to shadow an experienced Consultant.
- Start date ASAP.
Please be advised that we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.