Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer12month FTC£35,000- £37,000

South East Manchester/ Hybrid

Hamilton Woods are currently recruiting for a social housing provider to recruit for a Health and Safety Officer to cover maternity on a 12m FTC. The role will require one day in their offices, with some travel to site.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Health ad Safety Officer:

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• Assisting the H&S Manager in leading and embedding a strong and robust health and safety culture across the organisation
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• Implementing H&S Team actions.
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• Assisting with the development of policies and procedures in relation to health and safety.
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• Supporting management in ensuring effective H&S systems are being operated within
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• Contributing to the risk assessment processes, including safe systems of work and COSHH, under the guidance of the H&S Manager.
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• Working with the H&S Manager and the HR team to help identify H&S training requirements.
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• Assisting in the delivery of H&S training where appropriate.
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• Preparing and and reporting on H&S performance.
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• Overseeing the accident and incident management system and ensure investigations are completed in a timely manner.
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• Providing advice and guide investigations for accidents, incidents and near misses
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Essential Requirements of the Health and Safety Officer:

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• NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety
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• Experience of working within a H&S team
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• Experience dealing and responding to H&S queries
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• Experience being involved in risk assessments, accidents, near misses, audit and investigations
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• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
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To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall- Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.