Assistant Health & Safety Manager

About the Role

Lester Cladding Ltd is a family-owned business specialising in roofing, cladding, rainscreen and envelope solutions, based in Buckley, Flintshire. With 40 years' experience of the construction industry, we partner with clients from inception to completion of projects worth up to £5 million. We are looking to appoint a Junior or Assistant Site Manager who has the required enthusiasm, organisation skills and desire to learn. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to progress their career within the construction industry. We are offering the right candidate the opportunity to eventually progress towards & through their NVQ Level 6 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily site briefings and meetings and provide updates on site progress.
• Ensure all operatives are briefed daily via Inndex (the digital software we use for reporting).
• Oversee and report to the Site or Contracts Manager regarding sub-contractors and labour forces on site and assist in the delivery of workmanship to the highest standard.
• Ensure on site labour are making adequate progress – assist with organising and supervising subcontractors and employed cladders on site.
• Maintain communication with the supply team members to help with the delivery, including following up communicated verbal messages via Inndex.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and returned in a timely manner and raising concerns with the Site or Contracts Manager. This includes checking on Inndex that:
  • Tool box talks are carried out weekly
  • MEWP / Plant checks are carried out daily
  • All operatives are briefed onto RAMS
  • RAMS amendments are being created and briefed when required
  • PPE is being worn correctly
• Produce daily and weekly progress, safety and quality reports via Inndex.
• Ensure you check all deliveries against the delivery note and then upload copies of the signed delivery note to Inndex.
• Ensure that the supply chain is working in accordance with their risk assessments and method statements, and also to the sequence of works and installation process.
• Understand and work towards the project programme and assist in reporting the programme position.
• Ensure any issues arising on site such as segregation, walkways, ground conditions are recorded via Inndex, reported to the correct persons and rectified where possible.
• Learn a basic understanding of job details, including specification details, installation methods & sequencing methods.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license
• CSCS Card
• Basic understanding of construction processes, materials, and health and safety regulations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project)

Qualifications (Beneficial but not required)

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• SMSTS / SSSTS / IPAF / NPORS / CPCS / First Aid / FASET / Manual Handling / Work at Height

What We Offer

• 2pm finishes on Fridays
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 24 + BH after 2 years, and 25 + BH after 5 years, and further thereafter
• You will be provided with your own small company van for sole use (fully funded by the company)
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• On-site parking