WSP Safety Ltd

08/09/2021

The latest post from the HSE today with some great advice for workplaces to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Stay safe everyone.

22/07/2021

Administrator Role Expectation

Who are we?
WSP Safety Ltd are one of the UK’s foremost independent CDM/Construction Health and Safety Consultancies. We co-ordinate and manage all aspects of construction Health & Safety, from project design through to completion.

You will be:
A passionate and enthusiastic member of the team. Your positive, can do attitude will deliver excellence throughout the business.

Your commitment to, and confidence in, delivering customer focused solutions will be instrumental in maintaining the company’s reputation.

What we expect you to do:
Establishing relationships with our stakeholders you will obtain, record and keep up to date our project trackers, prepare documents for consultants, collate information from external portals/stakeholders and generate project H&S Files and occasionally deliver documentation to site.

You will need to be able to effectively deal with customers and contractors, accurately recording data and information as required.

The skills you will need are:
Commercial awareness – You should understand WSP Safety’s operations, be clear on the market that we compete in and who we compete against.

You should understand the role that you play within WSP Safety and the positive impact that you in your role has on the business.

Resilience – You must have the ability to keep positive, to cope in stressful and pressurised situations and to be open to change.

Effective communication skills – You must listen well, ask good questions, build relationships, write clearly and talk with confidence.

Efficient organisation - You will need to work quickly and accurately with a strong eye for detail, so that you always provide a good high-quality service.

Confident and capable IT skills – You will be using Microsoft Office and various customer web based software portals; you need to have a good level of Microsoft Office competence. You must be able to present information / data clearly and have the ability to use all the basic functions appropriately.

Good relationship builder – You will have the ability to build relationships, both internally and externally.

Application – There are routine elements which require accurate data collection, input and focus which are essential to the role.

Independence – A full clean driving license is preferable.

You may have:
• Experience working in the construction industry.
• GCSE Grade C or above in Math’s and English
• IT Literate and be able to competently use Excel spreadsheets
• Be a positive and contributing team member, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

We will give you:
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful business
• The opportunity to grow and develop a career
• A competitive salary
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Private Healthcare Insurance

Details
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
You will be based in Newark, Nottinghamshire at our Head Office location

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• 7.5 hour shift with 1 hour Lunch

Break
• 9am - 5.30pm Mon-Thurs
• 8.30am – 5pm Fri

Work remotely:
• Most of the team are currently working remotely due to COVID-19

Closing Date: 6/8/2021

PLEASE INCLUDE A CV WITH YOUR APPLICATION

02/07/2020

The government have released updated guidance for working safely during COVID-19 for construction and other outdoor work.

Employers, employees and the self-employed must ensure that the guidance is being adhered too.

If you have any further queries regarding Construction Safety in relation to COVID-19 please get in touch.

The document is linked below

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5eb961bfe90e070834b6675f/working-safely-during-covid-19-construction-outdoors-240620.pdf

09/06/2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former colleague Steve Loveday on Friday the 5th of June 2020, our thoughts are with his wife Denise, and their family and friends at this time.

20/05/2020

The Construction Leadership Council have released Version 4 of their guidance regarding site operating procedures and protecting your workforce during Covid-19

These are exceptional times for us all and the industry must comply with the latest Government advice on Coronavirus at all times

If you have any further queries regarding Construction Safety in relation to COVID-19 please get in touch

The document is linked below -

https://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Site-Operating-Procedures-Version-4.pdf

19/05/2020

This week is Mental Health Awareness week, hosted by the Mental Health foundation, the theme for this year is Kindness.

As these are challenging times where we are all dealing with isolation, one thing that we have seen all over the world is that kindness is prevailing in uncertain times.

Kindness could transform our schools, places of work, communities and families.

For more information of how you can get involved, please visit the below link –

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

14/05/2020

The Government have advised that those who can work from home should continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

However for those that are unable to do so, or want to get measures in place for when they can return, guidance has been released by the government regarding working safely during COVID-19 for those working in offices and contact centres.

The document released is to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the current pandemic.

if you have any further queries regarding Construction Safety in relation to COVID-19 please get in touch.

The document is linked below –

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/offices-and-contact-centres

12/05/2020

The Government have released guidance for working safely during COVID-19 for construction and other outdoor works.

The document released is to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the current pandemic.

if you have any further queries regarding Construction Safety in relation to COVID-19 please get in touch.

The document is linked below –

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5eb961bfe90e070834b6675f/working-safely-during-covid-19-construction-outdoors-update-11-may.pdf

05/05/2020

In order for Construction Sites to continue operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, both employers and employees need to ensure that everything possible is being done to protect the workforce on site and to minimise the spread of infection.

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd have created the following guidance on the consistent measures that need to be taken across sites of all sizes in line with the Government recommendations.

You may find this helpful when making arrangements to safeguard all employees on site, if you have any further queries regarding Construction Safety in relation to COVID-19 please get in touch.

Construction sites operating during the coronavirus (COVID-19) need to ensure they are protecting their workforce and minimising the risk of spread of infect...

30/04/2020

Construction workers showing symptoms can now apply for a COVID-19 test

The link below is to the BBC and government briefing page which also includes the link to the testing booking page

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52462928

Also please see below a direct link to the testing application page

https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/test-type

If you have any further queries regarding Construction Safety in relation to COVID-19 please get in touch

16/04/2020

On Tuesday the Construction Leadership Council, released Version 3 of the Site Operating Procedures Guidance on how to protect your workforce during Covid-19

This includes travel to work, Site Access and Egress, Hand Washing, Toilet Facilities, Canteen and Rest Areas, Changing Facilities, Work Planning to Avoid Close Working and First Aid etc

Below is a link to the document -

http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/site-operating-procedures-version-3-published/

WSP Safety Ltd are available to ensure your company is complying with Government Guidance during these unprecedented times

25/03/2020

Further to the update from the Government on Monday evening, all our employees are now set up and working from home. We will continue to adhere to the guidance until advised otherwise by the Government

In place of the meetings that have been cancelled we are offering either video / skype or Microsoft Teams Meetings, we will carry on supporting our Clients to deliver key services as we navigate through these difficult times

WSP Safety Ltd would like to thank you for your ongoing support

19/03/2020

In light of the current Covid-19 Pandemic, we want to reassure all of our Clients that we are still open for business. A number of our employees are working from home, and will continue to deliver the same high level of service expected from WSP Safety Ltd

Where meetings are having to be cancelled due to Government restrictions we are offering video /Skype / Microsoft Team Meetings and have ensured our IT Team have everything in place to support our Clients during this difficult time

06/11/2019

We are looking for person to join our business to assist in delivering health and safety advice to our expanding client base.

As part of our close knit team you would be reporting directly to senior members of the organisation and assisting them with delivering a wide range of service nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:
Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Assisting our client base to comply with UK Construction H&S legislation (Both Client and Contractor side)
• Working as part of a team to deliver the Principal Designer duty and CDM Advisor role
• Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance
• Attend project / client meetings as required
• Advising clients on matters of Health & Safety standards and best practice affecting their business

Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will have recently achieved their NEBOSH Construction Certificate and demonstrate a passion for ensuring people remain healthy and safe.

• Excellent communication, and team working skills are required
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate is preferred but willing to consider NEBOSH General certificate
• Willing to travel nationwide
• Be prepared to overnight stay in hotel accommodation when required
• Hold a full, clean, UK Driving license

About us:
WSP Safety Ltd is one of the UK’s foremost independent CDM/Construction Health and Safety Consultancies. We co-ordinate and manage all aspects of construction Health & Safety, from project design through to completion.

We pride ourselves on the real contribution we offer each individual Client project, providing dedicated personnel who are committed to the safety and well-being of all those affected by the construction process.

Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, we are able to offer a nationwide service due to our proximity to major transport routes.

We offer the following services to our large blue chip client base:

• Health and Safety Consultancy
• Site H&S Inspections
• Principal Designer
• Principal Designer Advisor
• Client Advisor
• Principal Contractor Advisor
• Retained Competent H&S Advisor

We offer the opportunity to see a varied range of projects and to be challenged.

WSP Safety Ltd is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, s*x, disability, s*xual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

26/09/2019

Looking forward to a great Property Health and Safety Continuous Improvement Group meeting.

27/06/2019

WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE: With hot and humid weather forecast across much of the UK, is it too hot to work? There's no law for maximum working temperature, but employers must keep the temperature comfortable. Read the HSE guidance on this here -> http://bit.ly/2xcbFD3

In offices or similar environments, the temperature in workplaces must be reasonable.

10/05/2019

To maintain our staffs knowledge on current work at height equipment and techniques, some of our team recently attended a Rooftop Safety and Access Course hosted by ARCO. A great time was had by all 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

17/04/2019

The importance of securing sites and restricting access onto scaffold is highlighted in this case, so sorry for the young man and his family as this could have easily been prevented.

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