Apprentice Health and Safety Assistant

• Working under the supervision and guidance of the Health & Safety Advisor to ensure adherence to regulatory, statutory requirements and best practice guidance.
• Supporting the HSE Advisor and operational team in delivery of the HSE plan through continuous improvement and assurance of effective management systems, strategic initiatives, cultural development and leadership.
• Supporting due diligence and corporate responsibility, requiring good communication and influencing skills, with all levels of staff on site.
• Supporting with the writing of risk assessments, safe operating procedures and safe systems of work.
• Creating analytical reports of safety data
• Workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk reduction.
• Coordinating HSE meetings, minute taking and action tracking.
• Supporting with employee briefing, training and development.

• Excellent communicator including factual report writing
• Be able to work both independently and in teams
• Have a high level of attention to detail, meticulous but pragmatic processes and organizational skills
• Be approachable, be a good listener, be diplomatic, be assertive
• Experience in soft FM safety management
• Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self - imposed.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• Experience of presenting at client review forums and completing relevant information

• Interest in becoming chartered in a HSE disciplines, as a minimum qualify for TechIOSH membership
• Ability to effectively cooperate and deal with wide range of internal and external relationships
• Commitment to HSE management. Have a strong motivation for knowledge and personal development
• Certification to Level 3 Health and Safety Technician Qualification, to be met within agreed timescale

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