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Manchester, Greater Manchester
Health Safety Operations Assistant /Health & Safety Coordinator
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £23,000 per annum |
Overview
Job Title: Health Safety Operations Assistant Location: Northenden, Manchester Salary: Up to £23,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:30am - 5pm Friday The Firm is a top 200 Law firm that specialises in all areas of personal injury including public liability, occupier's liability, road traffic accidents, employer's liability, industrial disease, serious injuries and clinical negligence. They pride themselves in the work they do helping injured people. They are Law Society accredited and are a Legal 500 Leading Firm for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. Six of their Partners are members of the Law Society Specialist Personal Injury Panel and one is a member of the Law Society Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. Their employees are their most important asset and have been instrumental in helping them recover millions of pounds each year for injured people. No doubt at them, they rate skill and ability above all else and their recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Role Overview: The focus of the role will be to carry out the Health and Safety requirements of the Company with a view to implementing any improvements to systems, processes and training, providing an important quality control function across the organisation. This person will oversee the 4 office buildings and manage the 2 in-house cleaning staff. In addition, this position will support the Operations Partner, in the co-ordination and management of office / facilities projects and the compliance management of systems and documentation. The role will also support the Managing Partner and other members of the senior management team, on a similar basis, as and when required. An opportunity for a rewarding career exists for the right candidate and training and guidance will be given. What will you be doing: Responsible for Health and Safety through effective operation of day to day policies and procedures, compliance with tests and reviews Managing third party suppliers Use of company vehicles to courier items when the firm's courier is absent / engaged elsewhere Regular walk arounds to check compliance. Recording data on M-files system to show compliance with Health and Safety reviews Keeping the Managing Director and Operations Partner fully informed where changes are suggested. Things must be agreed before implementation Desk assessments and responsibly managing employees requests Office / facility planning for e.g. new desks for new employees Transferring files on the Proclaim case management system Presentation of management information Auditing and quality control of information on client files Assist with the correct implementation of regulatory requirements Various ad hoc duties within the scope of the Operations / Facilities department Key Requirements: Essential Health and Safety knowledge and experience of applying in an office setting Full driving licence (no more than 3 points on licence) Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong communication skills and the capability to deal firmly with external parties where required to achieve desired results Excellent organisation and time management skills A positive attitude and ambition to succeed Desirable Experience of working in a professional or service industry Annual Quality Review experience Customer service experience Understanding of the legal industry and personal injury claims process Salary and Benefits: 20 days holiday, rising 1 day per year to a max of 23 days, plus bank/public hols. In addition, the office is closed between Christmas and New Year and you are not required to use your holiday entitlement for this period 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Death in Service - 2 x salary based on annual salary only - eligibility commences when you join the company Active social committee, firm pays for trips to e.g. Bowling, Chester Races, Christmas party, Summer Barbecue Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24-hour helpline, Legal info and CBT - available immediately Free fruit delivered twice a week Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: SHEQ Officer, Health and Safety Officer, Environment Officer, Manufacturing H&S Officer, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Quality Advisor, Health and Safety Coordinator, SHEQ Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, Demolition Health and Safety Officer, Quality Officer, Environmental Coordinator, Production Health and Safety Assessor, Environment Advisor, Operations Assistant, Administrator, H&S Officer, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Operations Administrator, Health & Safety Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Office Clerk, Business Administrator, Health and Safety Administrator may be considered for this role.