Due to their continued success, our client, a leading distributor based in Ipswich, is currently recruiting for a professional Health & Safety Assistant to support the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an ever-growing business who are committed to their employees.
Key Duties:
*The creation, review, cataloguing and amendment of Risk Assessments.
*Assist with the creation, review, cataloguing and amendment of Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of work.
*The creation, review, cataloguing and amendment of COSHH Assessments.
*Monthly compliance checks such as Fire Extinguishers, First Aid kits and regular walk round checks.
*Update the site Health and Safety noticeboards.
*Administer audit documentation and follow up actions.
*Assist with legal compliance tasks such as Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella checks, LOLER, PUWER checks and Racking inspections.
*Ensure all contractors and sub-contractors have relevant documentation for review.
*Arranging the ordering and replenishing of PPE/First Aid Equipment etc.
*Facilitate training courses as required.
*Attend Health and Safety meetings as required.
*Prepare accident, incident, near miss and hazard data for investigations and meetings where necessary.
Previous Skills & Experience:
*Understanding of Health and Safety practices i.e. IOSH Managing Safely minimum.
*Understanding of Risk Assessments and the ability to write them.
*Strong organisation skills.
*Experience of working in an operations/logistics background is desirable.
*Good attention to detail.
*PC Literate, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.