Health and Safety Specialist

Countrywide
Overview

At Countrywide, were not just passionate about property. Were passionate about the possibilities it opens up – a chance to do more – for our customers and our people alike. Were transforming perceptions of what we do, and protecting the future of our profession. We provide the deep understanding and expertise that bring people and property together, creating life-changing moments, every day.

About the role

The day to day:

The Health & Safety team sits within our HR Operations function and provides specialist support and advice to colleagues throughout our business. The type of support provided is diverse, for example, one minute providing coaching to line managers and the next providing expert input to a challenging situation. You will be a NEBOSH Fire Certificate holder Fire Risk Assessor (Essential). The position does involve travel and can be based within the Manchester / Preston / Scotland and Border areasas a location.

Your responsibilities will include:

Liaising with H&S Management team, HR, Property Services, , MDs and other management

Completing annual branch inspections and preparation of branch Risk Assessments using e-logbooks

Instructing business unit managers in H&S practices including maintain log books and Health & Safety folders

Working with local management to ensure Actions raised from Risk Assessments are carried out.

One-on-one training with BMs to help them generate a positive H&S culture within each branch

Reviewing WSA Assessments and where necessary completing them for company employees with pre-existing medical conditions

Helping employees complete their own DSE Assessments

Completion of Expectant Mother Assessments when required

Aiding with Accident investigation and potential Riddor notification

Co-ordinating the roll-out of group H&S policies

Liaising with HR on individual H&S support requirements

The role of H&S Advisor will be constantly developing and therefore the job description and focus of the role will evolve.

Your skills and experience:

interpret and explain relevant policies and procedures to a range of staff

negotiate and persuade others through communicating and presenting effectively

produce reports and maintain records

keep up to date with policies relating to Health and Safety and occupational hygiene

Entry Requirements

Previous Health and Safety experience essential

Ability to create specialised H&S reports

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Fire Risk Assessor

Accident and incident investigation

Industry related experience

Competetent in the use of Microsoft Office

Driving License