Heath and Safety Officer

Health & Safety OfficerLocation: South Wales (Office & Field Based)Rate: £17.54 per hourHours: 37 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Fixed-Term Contract until 31st March 2027We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join a well-established organisation in South Wales on a fixed-term contract through to March 2027.This is a varied role combining office and site-based activities, supporting operational teams working in field environments involving power tools, heavy machinery, excavation works and other high-risk activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring health, safety and wellbeing standards are maintained, monitored and continuously improved across the organisation.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Review and update health and safety policies, procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with current legislation.
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• Undertake reviews of existing risk assessments and method statements, ensuring they remain effective and fit for purpose.
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• Monitor and supervise work activities to ensure safe working practices are being followed.
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• Provide guidance and support to managers and operational teams on health and safety matters.
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• Conduct site visits and inspections across various field-based locations.
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• Identify opportunities to improve health, safety and wellbeing practices and documentation.
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• Support incident investigations and recommend corrective actions where required.
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• Work closely with internal stakeholders to promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.
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• Maintain accurate records and reports relating to health and safety performance.
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About You\n

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• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent).
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• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites in South Wales.
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• Previous experience within a Health & Safety role, ideally supporting operational, construction, utilities, engineering or field-based environments.
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• Strong working knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
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• Experience compiling and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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• The ability to influence and engage with colleagues at all levels.
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
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