Health and Safety Officer

We are a leading company specialising in precast concrete elements and looking for a HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER for a major project at our factory in London Thamesport, Isle of Grain (ME3 0EP Kent).

Join a leading firm in the design, manufacture and assembly of precast, prestressed reinforced concrete structures for both civil engineering and building construction.

Core duties:

- Develop health and safety policies and procedures. To implement these policies and procedures, as appropriate.

- Carry out risk assessments and keep them up to date.

- Periodically inspect work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

- Ensure the training of workers on risks and preventive measures, emergency measures, use of work equipment, etc., by means of own or external resources.

- Inform workers about the risks and measures associated with their position.

- Control the delivery of PPE to workers and, when necessary, train workers in its correct use.

- To report and investigate incidents, analysing their causes and making the corresponding recommendations to the Management. Prepare and keep accident statistics up to date.

- Follow up on workers on sick leave due to accident or work-related illness, and make appropriate reports as necessary.

- Keep up to date with applicable legislation and advise Management on its implementation and/or compliance.

Our successful candidate would be someone who meets the following requirements:

- Will hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate.

- Highly valued: Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card, Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Card.

- Fluent both in English and Spanish.

- Have previous experience of at least 5 years in a similar position, at least 3 years in an industrial environment. Experience in the precast concrete and/or construction sector will be highly valued.

- Availability to commute to workplace in London Thamesport or relocate if necessary.

- Availability to travel nationally and internationally on an occasional basis.

Apply now if you think you will be a good fit!

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grain ME3 0EP: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this position (gross GBP/year)?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person