Health and Safety Advisor

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About Wessex Internet

We are a fast-growing, innovative Internet provider, delivering full-fibre broadband across rural areas in the Southwest, including Dorset, Somerset, New Forest, and now expanding our network into Wiltshire. Dedicated to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands of countryside homes and businesses, we are different to most Alt Nets in that we design, build, and operate our own network to ensure every connection meets our high standards.

Late last year, we celebrated an exciting milestone in connecting our 10,000th customer to our full-fibre service. This achievement highlights our commitment to exceptional customer service and is reflected in our customer reviews and trust pilot scores.

We’re a growing business built on teamwork, where each contribution is valued and has a part to play in our successes. With a focus on personal and professional growth, we offer endless opportunities to make an impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.



The Role

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join the growing safety team to help us minimise the risk of job-related accidents. You will monitor operations to eliminate hazardous activities. You will also develop policies to promote occupational health and safety awareness. Your work will be focused on prevention, so you need to be diligent and analytical. You will possess a keen eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential dangers.

The goal is to support the creation of a healthy and safe workplace and provide H&S support to all departments.

For the role, you should have either completed or be working towards a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or have relevant experience in a similar role with a willingness to complete your certificate studies, in your own time, within 12months of commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and ongoing review of hazard assessments (Risk, COSHH, Noise etc)
• Assist in the development of policy and processes
• Be a regular presence of site to carry out safety audits and provide advice and assistance
• Review all areas of the business and identify areas for improvement
• Manage testing and servicing of company plant and equipment
• Maintain records
• Assist in the development of statutory Documents
• Deliver TBT and process reviews
• Carry out incident investigations
• Carry out data entry from accidents, near misses, service strikes and RTA’s
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the H&S Manager

• An approachable, flexible and proactive individual who all employees feel they can approach for assistance in any safety matter.
• Good communication skills and the ability to get to know the team
• The ability to stand in front of groups and deliver Toolbox Talks and safety briefings will be essential.
• Ability to work on your own on a project and the confidence to ask questions and follow up on information
• Enjoy working with other people and encourage discussions around safety
• Working week shall be 40 hours, flexibility in start and finish times to meet the needs of business (7am - 6pm).
• NEBOSH General certificate (minimum required)
• NEBOSH Construction certificate would be desirable but not essential
• Member IOSH
• Understanding of construction / utilities safety and the ability to identify hazards and suggest and implement suitable controls
• The ability to listen and take on board the ideas of others
• Willingness to undertake further training and study as required
• A full driving licence and…