Health And Safety Assistant

Health and Safety Assistant required to join a leading multi-national Hard/Technical Facilities Management company. You will be supporting the Health and Safety Director and wider team with day-to-day administrative tasks, helping to manage Health and Safety specialist safety systems and assisting with new contract mobilisations.
The position will be based in Birmingham, with travel to the London office being required 2/3 times per month. There may be occasional travel outside of these areas.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the Health & Safety Director and wider team with day-to-day coordination and administration.
* Managing Health & Safety systems, databases and reporting processes.
* Producing reports, statistics and management information.
* Supporting the company's COSHH management system.
* Managing document updates and change requests across the business.
* Coordinating the ordering of PPE and other safety equipment.
* Assisting with new contract mobilisations and Health & Safety documentation.
* Working closely with operational teams to ensure policies and procedures are implemented consistently.
* Preparing Health & Safety logbooks, compliance files and documentation.
* Coordinating meetings, taking minutes and providing general administrative support.
* Supporting the organisation of Health & Safety training.
* Visiting company sites when required, including occasional overnight stays.
Experience:
* The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders.
* You may already be supporting a Health & Safety team, or have gained administration or coordination experience within construction, engineering, facilities management or another technical environment.
* Good PC Skills – word, excel knowledge is essential.
* Basic understanding of Health and Safety.
Beneficial but not essential as training can be provided.
* Experience of implementing and reviewing Health and Safety reporting systems.
* An understanding of Facilities management and the related statutory requirements.
* Auditing experience.
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £35,000
* Company pension
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to build a career within a leading international Facilities Management organisation
* A varied and rewarding role with genuine opportunities to learn and progress
* Travel expenses paid for business travel