Health and Safety Officer

The UK's leading certification and testing service company are currently looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join their team in a stand-alone role based in Watford. This role is an exciting and varied opportunity that will give exposure to a wide range of areas. This role would suit a candidate with experience within a construction or testing environment, internal/external auditing and knowledge of OHSAS 18001.  

The Role:

• Work as the sole Health and Safety person on-site, liaising with colleagues and external bodies of all levels to ensure Health and Safety tasks are efficiently carried out.
  
• Conduct general Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments and audits across the site working in both high and low-risk environments. 
  
• Ensure Risk Assessments are carried out for lone workers throughout the country. 
• Conduct training to staff and sit on the Health and Safety committee, ensuring buy-in from all levels. 

The Candidate:

• 5 years + experience in a similar role, ideally within construction or testing.
• Auditing experience is essential with a working knowledge of OHSAS 18001.  
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team. 
  
• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent.
  
• A versatile candidate, happy with a varied role and happy with ad-hoc travel.

Reference: GR 14405