GreenZone Cleaning & Support Services provides sustainable commercial cleaning solutions across a wide range of sites and service lines, from daily cleaning to specialist and support services. Sustainability is embedded in how we operate, using innovative methods and environmentally responsible products to deliver safe, sanitised and clean spaces without compromising the wellbeing of people or the planet. GreenZone is proud to be an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) and is committed to being exceptional for our people, clients and the environment.
Our values
- People – our people are our business and we put them first.
- Excellence – we deliver exceptional standards and strive for continual improvement in all we do.
- Innovation – we invest in innovative equipment and technologies to achieve industry-leading standards while protecting the planet.
- Sustainability – we continually work to minimise the environmental and social impact of our operations.
We are looking to recruit for a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Assistant.
This is full time permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
The purpose of this job will be to support the Health & Safety Advisor and wider business in maintaining effective health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the organisation. The role will assist with compliance monitoring, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to help ensure safe, compliant and efficient operational delivery across all sites and contracts.
The Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Assistant will work collaboratively with operational teams, managers and external stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture, support compliance with Company policies, procedures and legal requirements, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Company’s health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.
Person Specification
- Demonstrated interest in health and safety, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Holds, or is willing to work towards achieving, the NEBOSH National General Certificate.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging a wide range of stakeholders including cleaners, Account Managers and senior leaders.
- Able to act as a trusted advisor and build effective working relationships.
- Capable of managing own schedule, prioritising tasks and working independently. Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to visit different sites as required, including occasional national travel.
- Comfortable working within a varied and fast-paced operational environment.
- Fluency in Spanish would be advantageous but is not essential.
Please see below a summary of the main responsibilities
Main responsibilities
- Support the Health & Safety Advisor during external ISO audits, including document reviews, evidence gathering, interviews and site inspections.
- Conduct annual DSE assessments, maintain accurate documentation and follow up on required actions.
- Maintain the non-conformity register, recording non-conformities from all relevant sources, documenting corrective and preventative actions and following up to ensure actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Maintain the subcontractor monitoring schedule and perform subcontractor audits.
- Carry out monthly water hygiene, fire safety and first aid kit checks, ensuring all findings are appropriately actioned.
- Support and undertake incident investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Review SHEQ audits completed by Operations Managers and identify any non-conformities or corrective actions required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health & safety and environmental legislation, policy updates and industry best practice.
- Create COSHH risk assessments using safety data sheets and product information upon request from Operations or Implementation teams.
- Develop task- and equipment-based risk assessments following site visits, training and review of relevant documentation and operational information.
- Complete six-monthly internal audit site visits with each Operations Manager.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Health & Safety Advisor.
- Respond professionally and promptly to requests from internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Maintain the ladder register and complete six-monthly inspections, recording findings and arranging repairs where required.
- Maintain accurate records and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately and in line with Company procedures.
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in line with evolving business needs.
If you are interested in this role, please apply immediately.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SW8 3NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- health and safety: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
