Engineering Health And Safety Advisor

Overview

Implement safety policies, assess risks, conduct inspections, train staff and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessments
• site inspections
• incident investigation
• safety training
• compliance management
• permit to work

Tasks

The Health and Safety Engineering Advisor develops and implements safety strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices, often in our engineering department. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, performing site inspections, investigating incidents, training employees, and advising on safety aspects of engineering design and projects. The role involves a combination of office-based work and on-site activities, requiring an understanding of relevant legislation and professional qualifications. -Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and external bodies like inspectors and trade unions to promote a safe working environment. -Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and recommending control measures for hazards in the workplace. -Inspections & Audits: Conducting regular site inspections to ensure procedures are followed and facilities are safe and compliant. -Legislative Compliance: Staying up-to-date with current health and safety legislation and ensuring the employer adheres to it. -Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organisation and its activities comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards. -Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of inspections, incidents, training, and other relevant safety data. -Incident Investigation: Investigating and recording workplace accidents and incidents, and producing reports on findings. -Risk Assessments: Identify potential hazards and assess risks through site inspections, audits, and investigations. -Advisory Role: Providing specialist advice on areas like fire regulations, hazardous substances, safeguarding machinery, and construction safety. -Training & Communication: Delivering health and safety training to employees and managers, and communicating safety information effectively. -Management of Contractors: Including checking or issuing of Permit to Work (PTW) if relevant. -Policy & Procedure Development: Creating and implementing health and safety policies and procedures to meet legislative requirements.

Requirements

• degree
• postgrad
• iosh
• pts
• ppe
• rail safety

What You Bring

-Relevant qualifications, such as a degree or postgraduate program in occupational safety and health, are often required. -Membership with professional bodies like the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is common. -Relevant rail safety training (PTS) and PPE may be required.

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About Txm Recruit

-The company has deep technical roots and a hands-on understanding of engineering challenges. -They deliver both contingent and permanent hires through a global workforce. -Specialist consultants place engineers in industries like rail, aerospace, energy, construction, FMCG, manufacturing, and motorsport. -They embedded technical tools ('Passport to Work' online candidate profiles) to streamline recruitment and selection. -Typical assignments include rolling-stock overhaul in rail and F1/motorsport technical staffing, as well as large-scale aerospace and energy projects.

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