Health And Safety Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

We are working with an established construction business who are looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to lead and oversee health and safety across their operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain health & safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health & safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver health & safety training and toolbox talks to employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain safety documentation, including method statements, safety statements and training records.
• Work closely with management and site teams to promote a strong safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across health & safety systems and processes.

Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years’ health & safety experience within the construction industry.
• Roofing experience would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and safety management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience carrying out audits, risk assessments and safety training.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Full clean driver’s licence.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to take a key role within an established construction business and help drive high safety standards across its operations.