Health and Safety Assistant

The Port of Dover is Europe’s busiest ferry port and a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade. As an award-winning cruise port, which is the second busiest in the UK and the choice of some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines. Other services include a cargo terminal and an award-winning marina.

Due to continuing business success and growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Assistant to work with our Safety team, providing timely advice and solutions on safety issues associated with port operations and developments.

Health and Safety Assistant key responsibilities:

Working as part of the Safety team, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring all safety occurrences and prepare monthly statistical reports.
• Organising and carrying out safety inspections and safety tours.
• Assisting in developing safety procedures and guidance.
• Assisting in the investigation of accidents and incidents as required.
• Assisting in the development and delivery of safety training and initiatives to improve safety.
• Undertaking audits of the organisation, its partners, tenants and contractors.
• Undertaking audits of the Board and its partners, tenants and contractors to provide assurance on the safety management system and safety risks.

The ideal Health and Safety Assistant:

The successful Health and Safety Assistant will currently possess a NEBOSH General Certificate in Safety or be working towards it, alongside good knowledge of safety legislation and experience of carrying out safety site inspections within a fast-paced environment. You will also need:

• An understanding of investigation techniques.
• Good report writing skills.
• Computer literate with Microsoft products.
• Confident in delivering training courses/presentations.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbally.
• Confident working as alone and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence.

Further details are available on our website.

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No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.