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Guildmore is expanding and we are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor. This is a key role created as part of our continued growth and expansion, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen our safety culture across all operations and projects.
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for providing proactive support across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management systems. You will work closely with site teams, managers, and key stakeholders to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures to create a safer working environment.
Your role will involve conducting regular site inspections, ensuring health and safety procedures are consistently followed, delivering training programmes, and advising on safe systems of work. You will also play a key role in maintaining accurate records relating to safety performance, incidents, and compliance audits. Through your expertise, you will support continuous improvement in health and safety standards and contribute to operational excellence in line with company policies and legal requirements.
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Ensuring health, safety and environmental practices and processes are developed.
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Carrying out monthly safety SHE inspections, reviews and reports.
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Advise and assist managers on SHE issues throughout the Company.
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Provide necessary training to staff to ensure standards are met, and to ensure awareness and understanding of safety requirements.
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Monitoring and advising on high risk, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
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Respond to SHE incidents including carrying out investigations and risk assessment where necessary. Investigating accidents incidents or near misses to determine root cause and recommend preventative measures to avoid re-occurrence.
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Liaise with HSE and relevant Local Authorities/Environmental Agencies.
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Conduct regular meetings with site teams and carry out inspections with subcontractors.
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Support on Company ISO Audits to achieve the accreditation required by the business.
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Support with developing and implementing Health & Safety Policies to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
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Promote a culture of health and safety within the organisation through campaigns communications and initiatives aimed at raising awareness and encouraging safe behaviours.
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Consultation and collaboration; provide expert advice and guidance to management supervisors and employees on SHE matters and collaborate with relevant parties to address safety concerns.
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Suggest and implement new SHE objectives and targets including programs for achieving them.
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Continuously evaluate and improve health and safety practices through data analysis feedback mechanisms and benchmarking against industry standards.
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Keep updated on developments in health and safety regulations standards and best practices to ensure the company remains compliant and proactive in managing risks.
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Attend monthly SHEQ meetings.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar health & safety role within construction
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Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Building Safety legislation
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the business
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including training delivery
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (reporting, documentation, and data analysis)
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Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
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Confident, proactive, and solution-focused approach
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Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Supportive, family-owned company culture
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Opportunities for career progression and professional development
