Health & Safety Advisor

**About us**

company is a small business in Utilities based in Glasgow. We are professional, fast-paced and customer-centric.

**Health and Safety Advisor**:
**About the role**

The Health & Safety Advisor will work closely with the Associate Director and Department Admin Controller to oversee health, safety, and wellbeing compliance. As the Health & Safety advisor, you will not only be a hands-on advisor to all internal and external employees, but also a mentor for colleagues.

We’re looking for someone who is keen to progress into a senior position and is capable of taking on management responsibilities. You will also have the confidence to advise and support senior managers, directors and staff within the department, and be able to represent the overall business to external governing bodies and regulators and clients.

**Day-to-day duties**
- Ability to take note of fine details and not to leave any stone unturned
- Ability to work effectively with others
- A background experience in fast moving industries
- Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and laws
- Ability to work strictly according to instructions
- Ability to keep official secrets
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to identify health hazards and nip them in the bud
- Ability to lead others and work simultaneously as a member of a team
- Ability to control demeanour and act confidently in challenging and emergency circumstances
- Attending emergencies to offer support.

**Essential skills**

Strong communication and influencing skills.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

A high level of accuracy and the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work well with others, make decisions under pressure and delegate where necessary.

A full UK driving licence.

Good up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Graduate member of IOSH, working towards Chartered.

Carry out duties as may be required by the health and safety manager.

Monitors compliance with the use of quality materials for various work schedules.

Liaises with health and safety regulatory authorities.

Trains employees on best practices that will ensure safety while carrying out day to day work schedules.

Ensures that where necessary changes occur in the organisation’s work practices if such changes will lead to a marked reduction in the likelihood of avoidable hazards occurring.

Maintains a record each for in-house accidents, both settled and contended claims, and best practices for the organization to ensure its practices are healthy and safe.

Plans with the health and safety manager to train or retrain junior workers to ensure that the team is well-skilled.

Ensure that safety and personal protective equipment are used following manufacturer’s instructions.

Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs.

Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Prepare detailed reports on safety performance, including incident statistics and trends.

Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.

Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Proven experience as a Safety Specialist or similar role.

In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and standards.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presenting findings.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or equivialent qualyfication.

**Benefits**:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Professional development opportunities for continued learning and growth

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual o