Health and Safety Consultant

Carrying out Health & Safety contractual service visits, providing documentation and advice/assistance as required.

The Health & Safety Department are looking for a hardworking professional Health & Safety Consultant with a high level of technical knowledge and experience. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with the clients and deliver high quality, cost effective consultancy service. Ideally you will be a chartered member of The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent.

• Conduct yourself in a professional matter at all times (including appearance, use of PPE, communication etc.) ensuring that you comply with both company and departmental policies, procedures and protocols
• To visit clients premises for the purpose of carrying out agreed contractual work
• Undertake health and safety visits to client’s premises in accordance with departmental protocols and contract requirements, in particular where SLA’s are in place
• Submit any relevant reports or other such associated documents in accordance with client demand and departmental protocols
• Advise and instruct clients in the use of Health and Safety Management systems and other relevant technical documents and online services
• Liaise with the HSE and other Enforcing Authorities on behalf of clients when required to do so
• Assist clients with accident or other special investigations as required
• Advise clients on matters of Health and Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Provide management reports as required
• Manage time effectively to provide an effective and efficient service to clients
• Attend company meetings, courses etc. when required to update and maintain professional skills/knowledge
• Look after your company vehicle in the appropriate manner by maintaining cleanliness and security
• Supporting the client through effective crisis management where required
• Any other relevant duties as may be identified by your Line Manager

Excellent client relationship skills

• Provision of practical solutions to clients
• Deliver a high quality consultancy service with commercial boundaries
• Strong Health and Safety technical knowledge, a minimum of 3 years experience in a H&S focused role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Work to strict deadlines
• Ability to priorities workload
• Membership of an accredited body, such as IOSH at Certificate Level
• Desirable to be a Chartered Member of IOSH or evidence of working towards this