OCS Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced
Health and Safety Advisor on behalf of our client, a well-established contractor specialising in electrical, water, gas, and minor civil and road improvement projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects across all areas of the business from a Health & Safety perspective. A strong focus on compliance, reporting, documentation, and maintaining the highest standards of safety is essential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities - Provide health and safety training to employees, including but not limited to manual handling, toolbox talks, and safety inductions.
- Conduct safety inspections and audits as required.
- Promote a proactive approach to accident prevention and environmental protection, implementing effective measures to enhance safety, health, and environmental standards and awareness.
- Assist in preparing occurrence reports and compiling statistical data for management.
- Implement the company's health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems.
- Contribute to the maintenance of Health & Safety KPIs to support continuous improvement.
- Support management in the development of H&S procedures, policies, and programmes.
- Work collaboratively as part of the HSQE team to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
- Continuously seek practical ways to elevate Health & Safety standards within the management system and on project sites.
- Monitor and enforce the implementation of the Health & Safety Management System.
- Identify site-specific hazards and ensure they are addressed in site documentation and through practical on-site solutions.
- Maintain clear communication with the Health & Safety Manager.
- Ensure site folders and statutory records are kept up to date.
- Enforce strict adherence to site rules by all personnel.
- Support site management in complying with statutory H&S requirements.
- Assist the Health & Safety Manager in developing and implementing risk assessments and enhancements to Safe Systems of Work.
- Coordinate safe systems of work in conjunction with the H&S Manager and site management teams.
- Conduct on-site H&S audits and work with site management and contractors to address any non-conformances.
- Participate in accident and incident investigations.
- Identify training needs for both company personnel and contractors.
- Carry out ad hoc tasks as required by the business.
Candidate Requirements - Full, clean driver's licence is essential.
- A third-level qualification in Health & Safety is desirable.
- Experience in civils, drainage, or utilities (water and electricity) is preferred.
- Confident, motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.
- High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and statutory bodies.
- Proven ability to manage risk and implement appropriate control measures.
- Ability to work collaboratively with contractors across various backgrounds and trades.
