What's involved with this role: Job Title: Health and Safety Officer Ref: Gateshead 5275636 Pay rate: £17.85 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 1 - 2 months Working arrangements: Office based with travel across the borough as required Additional requirement: Driving Licence is required for this role The role: We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join the Health and Safety Team, for a short-term assignment, primarily to assist with carrying out site inspections within the borough and recording them on the SafetyCulture app. Key responsibilities: Carry out site Inspections, surveys and audits to ensure standards are met and that there is compliance with safe working practices. Document reports and assign actions using SafetyCulture software Assist the team with noise and HAVs measurements Review and comment on suitability of RAMs Review and comment on Construction Phase Plans and attend Pre and Post Start Site Meetings as appropriate Review and mark the health and safety element of procurement tenders What the client is looking for: Level 3 accredited health and safety qualification 4 GCSEs including Maths and English at grades A-C or 9-4 or equivalent Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation Experience of providing health and safety advice and support in the workplace Experience of working in the construction sector Excellent communication skills Proficient IT skills Familiarity with digital tools such as the SafetyCulture app How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.