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Health and Safety Advisor

Location: Ardersier, Inverness

Contract Type: Contract / Permanent

Salary:

* Contract: £250-£300 per day

* Permanent: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Digs, Company Car and Fuel Card

Reporting To: Senior Health and Safety Manager

Key Objectives
As a Health and Safety Advisor, your primary goal is to promote, advise, train, and consult on all aspects of health, safety, and environmental issues within a construction environment. You will work closely with the Senior Health and Safety Manager to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and foster a safe working environment for all staff.

Key Skills

* Professional, honest, and resilient attitude

* Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to challenge when necessary

* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels of the client organisation

* High attention to detail and uncompromising standards in safety

* Proficient in IT for reporting, documentation, and safety systems

* A commitment to a Behavioural Safety Culture and Attitude (BSS)

Qualifications

* Level 3 NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Essential)

* CSCS Card (Essential)

* Behavioural Safety Training (Desirable)

* Temporary Works Awareness (Desirable)

* Lifting Operations Training (Desirable)

Responsibilities

* Safety Compliance: Prevent injuries and damage to plant and equipment. Ensure compliance with legal and company health, safety, and welfare requirements

* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure the correct provision and use of PPE across site operations

* Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to ensure adherence to safety standards, statutory codes of practice, and method statements

* Health & Safety Documentation: Assist in preparing method statements, safety rules, and safety reports, and maintain accurate records and statistics

* Training & Inductions: Support in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, task briefings, and method statement reviews

* Incident Investigation: Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences. Make recommendations to prevent recurrence and ensure accurate record-keeping

* Safety Protocols & Client Requirements: Help develop and implement safety protocols, ensuring they meet client requirements

* Legislative Updates: Stay informed on the latest safety legislation, codes of practice, and safety literature, and ensure all team members are updated

* Environmental Awareness: Ensure the site adheres to environmental policies and objectives, contributing to sustainable construction practices.

* Professional Interaction: Maintain communication with professional safety bodies and keep the team informed of industry best practices.

Please contact **GS3 Recruitment** for further details and to apply