Health and Safety Coordinator

Health and Safety Coordinator, Kent

Benefits:
Company car + mobile + computer

Salary:

Up to 35,000 per annum (negotiable)

Job type:
Permanent/full-time

Company Description:
A Construction Company based in London. Privately-owned construction company servicing private sector clients throughout all London and Surrey areas. More than 20 years of experience, our Client has completed a large number of successful projects, from refurbishments to new builds.

Job Description:
We're currently seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our company and assist the Director and Managers in managing and maintaining health and safety awareness to all our construction sites. Reporting to the Operations Director, the Health and Safety Coordinator will provide administrative support and assist in the co-ordination and implementation of Health and Safety policies and practices.
To be up to date with current legislation.
Attending/conduct daily site visits.

Skills:
Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality.
Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
Good planning, organizational and time management skills. Good verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Strong IT skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and in a team.
Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements.
Gathering, analysing, and reporting on key H&S data/statistics.
Flexible and co-operative at all times.
An assertive but calm demeanour.
Self-motivated.
Attention to detail.

Requirements:
NEBOSH General (or equivalent) as a minimum with at least one year's experience.
Good IT skills are an essential requirement.
Previous experience carrying out Health and Safety audits on multiple sites, including accident investigations.
Experience of co-ordinating, implementing Health & Safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Experience of carrying out and completing RAMS (Method Statements and Risk Assessments).

Responsibilities:
Prepare and review Health & Safety strategies, carry out RAMS (Method Statements and Risk Assessments) and consider how risks could be reduced.
Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards.
Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented, ensuring equipment is installed and used safely.
Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.
Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers.
Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.
Produce and review reports.
Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

Experience:
Relevant experience in a similar role - between 1-3 years (minimum)
Experience of co-ordinating, implementing Health & Safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Experience of carrying out and completing RAMS (Method Statements and Risk Assessments).