Health and Safety Officer : Flexible Location
Location: Any Devon or Somerset Branch (hybrid working options available)
Job type: Part time, 14.5 hours over 2 days
Salary : GBP 35,000 per year
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Part Time Health and Safety Officer to join our client's team at any of their branches, including: Axminster, Barnstaple, Bideford, Bridgwater, Crediton, Exeter, Holsworthy, Plymouth, Honiton, Oakhampton, Seaton, Somerton, Tiverton, Torquay, Weston:Super:Mare or Burnham:On:Sea.
Reporting to the Partner, the successful candidate will be accountable for health and safety and will work closely with the Health and Safety Administration to coordinate and lead activities on all health and safety matters, with responsibility for the day-to-day health and safety of the firm.
The position can be based at any of our client's branches but will require occasional travel to all offices.
The Role
1. Upkeep and delivery of in-house health and safety training materials, including office manual, induction training, refresher training, office champion, and management training.
2. Coordination, completion, and monitoring of new starter and annual DSE training, including follow-up actions such as organizing equipment.
3. Production of health and safety communications, including ad hoc Viva Engage updates and monthly reports for the Management Board.
4. Monitoring and training coordination for First Aiders.
5. Completion of all health and safety-related risk assessments and support to office lead Partners on local assessments.
6. Selection, coordination, and monitoring of external health and safety contractors, including fire, electrical, and asbestos specialists.
7. Coordination of fire risk assessments and guidance to office lead Partners on subsequent actions.
8. Coordination of asbestos reviews and surveys, including ongoing 6-month reviews and communication of the asbestos management plan.
9. Coordination and guidance of legionella assessments, reviews, and actions.
10. Coordination and guidance of electrical assessments, including PAT testing and fixed wire testing.
11. Monitoring and coaching of office routines such as alarm testing, sensor checks, fire drills, extinguisher checks, emergency lighting, and gas servicing.
12. Conducting annual health and safety inspections of offices to ensure safe practices and legislative compliance.
13. Managing incident and accident reporting processes.
14. Supporting Facilities and Office Management teams with health and safety input related to property maintenance, including planned preventative maintenance and reactive works.
15. Providing health and safety guidance for property-related projects and refurbishments to ensure compliance.
About You
* Minimum of NEBOSH / IOSH or other health and safety qualification required.
* Ideally, fire safety and asbestos qualifications or certificates.
* Full driving license and access to own transport.
* At least 2 years of previous or current health and safety role experience.
* Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.
* Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Benefits
* 36.25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Annual salary review.
* Death in service cover of 3x annual salary.
* Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Payroll Charitable Giving.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Introducing client and team member commission schemes.
* Pension scheme starting at 3%, rising to 4%, and up to 6% after 4 years of service.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits after one year of service.
To apply for this position, please click the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch.
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