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Due to their continued success, our client, a leading distributor based in Ipswich, is currently recruiting for a professional Health & Safety Assistant to support the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an ever-growing business who are committed to their employees.

Key Duties:

* The creation, review, cataloguing and amendment of Risk Assessments.

* Assist with the creation, review, cataloguing and amendment of Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of work.

* The creation, review, cataloguing and amendment of COSHH Assessments.

* Monthly compliance checks such as Fire Extinguishers, First Aid kits and regular walk round checks.

* Update the site Health and Safety noticeboards.

* Administer audit documentation and follow up actions.

* Assist with legal compliance tasks such as Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella checks, LOLER, PUWER checks and Racking inspections.

* Ensure all contractors and sub-contractors have relevant documentation for review.

* Arranging the ordering and replenishing of PPE/First Aid Equipment etc.

* Facilitate training courses as required.

* Attend Health and Safety meetings as required.

* Prepare accident, incident, near miss and hazard data for investigations and meetings where necessary.

Previous Skills & Experience:

* Understanding of Health and Safety practices i.e. IOSH Managing Safely minimum.

* Understanding of Risk Assessments and the ability to write them.

* Strong organisation skills.

* Experience of working in an operations/logistics background is desirable.

* Good attention to detail.

* PC Literate, Word, Excel and Powerpoint