Health and Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | North London, London, NW5 2RZ |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | gmhso_1750156787 |
Summary
Health & Safety Officer
Based in Kentish Town
Permanent
Office based
0800-1700
£40K per annum
We are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to be part of our clients SHEQ Management Team. This role focuses on driving quality and environmental compliance across their organization while promoting safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage workplace health and safety risks.
- Conduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigations.
- Deliver weekly toolbox talks and internal H&S training for office staff.
- Carry out new starter SHEQ inductions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor H&S policies and procedures in line with legislation.
- Create and manage site-specific documentation: RAMS, CPPs, Fire Plans, Site Inductions, and Traffic Management Plans.
- Support project teams with all H&S matters.
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and identify unsafe working conditions.
- Complete COSHH assessments and monitor noise and vibration levels.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety, quality, and environmental culture.
- Review asbestos surveys and advise on safe working practices.
- Evaluate and approve subcontractor applications and ensure compliance.
- Prepare and issue SHEQ performance reports for clients.
- Issue permits to work and supporting safety documentation, including emergency plans.
- Organise and lead emergency drills.
- Continuously improve safety awareness and training across the organisation.
- Identify environmentally friendly alternatives for hazardous products.
Qualifications and Skills:
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- And/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Practical and business minded approach.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Integrity and professional ethics.