Health and Safety Administrator

Location: Rochester

Company: CC Cousins

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8am-5pm Monday – Friday

Office based

Salary up to: £25,500

Reports to: Health and Safety Manager

About Us:

CC Cousins is a leading facilities maintenance company providing a comprehensive range of services to clients across various sectors in the UK. Our mission is to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable facilities solutions, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety in every aspect of our work. We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Administrator to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Health and Safety Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the Health and Safety team in maintaining and improving health, safety, and environmental standards across all our managed sites. This role involves coordinating health and safety activities, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting in the implementation of safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Maintain and update health and safety records, including risk assessments, incident reports, training logs, and audit documentation.
• Collecting all data for Hand-arm Vibrations
• Providing administrative support for Construction Phase
• Prepare toolbox talks for departments.
• Prepare Heat stress Risk Assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of health and safety reports, presentations, and communications.
• Manage the health and safety documentation system, ensuring all records are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
• Track and report on health and safety key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions.

Training and Communication:

• Coordinate health and safety training for staff, ensuring all employees receive necessary and timely training.
• Maintain records of training attendance and certification.
• Support the dissemination of health and safety information and updates to all staff and relevant stakeholders.

Health and Safety Initiatives:

• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety initiatives and campaigns.
• Support the Health and Safety Manager in conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
• Participate in safety inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented and followed up.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar health and safety administrative role, preferably within the facilities management or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and regulations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent qualification (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with health and safety management systems and software (desirable).

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and reporting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Pension scheme and other company benefits.