MS729 - Area Safety Advisor 

Location: Cradley Heath, Midlands based, but covering Manchester & South West 

Salary:  £40,000  £50,000  per annum + Car allowance

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Area Safety Manager on behalf of one of our Clients. 

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit quarterly Health & Safety reports to the Managing Director.
• Coordinate, interpret and present company Health & Safety statistics.
• Provide advice, guidance and support on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, relevant regulations and Health & Safety matters relating to company activities.
• Advise management, supervisors, staff and operatives on statutory regulations, company safety policies and procedures, including risk assessments, method statements and quality plans.
• Keep up to date with changes in Health & Safety legislation, Codes of Practice and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, making recommendations to the Company Health & Safety Committee.
• Maintain close contact with HSE inspectors, safety associations, industry safety committees and relevant Health & Safety publications.
• Advise on and deliver Health & Safety, fire prevention and firefighting training as required.
• Investigate and report serious accidents and dangerous occurrences, identifying ways to prevent recurrence and providing information for management review and action.
• Advise on the safe use of plant and equipment to ensure Health & Safety requirements are met.
• Inspect and review documentation relating to inspections of lifting equipment, scaffolding, plant and machinery.
• Carry out regular site visits and provide written reports to the relevant Directors and Managers.
• Maintain Health & Safety records for distribution to the relevant areas and submit accident statistics for inclusion in company-wide reporting.
• Deliver company inductions.
• Deliver all required Health & Safety training across the Midlands, Wales, Manchester and the South West.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience of building/construction industry.
• NEBOSH Construction.
• White CSCS Card.