Job Description

Freelance Health & Safety Officer

Company Overview
We are a specialist commercial flooring contractor delivering raised access floors, vinyl, resin, and carpet tile installations across commercial and industrial projects. Our company prioritises site safety, compliance, and strong H&S culture.

Job spec:

To oversee and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, conduct site inspections, support the creation and review of RAMS, and embed safe systems of work across multiple flooring projects.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Safety

Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits across all active flooring projects. Ensure operatives follow RAMS, COSHH, PPE, and equipment safety requirements. Advise site supervisors on safe floor preparation methods (e.g., grinding, adhesive use, raised access floor installations). Investigate near-misses, accidents, or breaches; complete reports and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation & Compliance

Prepare, review, and update Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for all work types. Ensure correct handling and COSHH compliance for adhesives, levelling compounds, and other materials. Maintain and update site safety files, toolbox talks, and training records. Draft and revise health & safety policies and procedures in line with current UK legislation (HASWA, CDM 2015, PUWER, etc.).
Training & Culture

Deliver or coordinate toolbox talks, inductions, and briefings tailored to flooring trades. Promote a strong safety culture by working closely with floor layers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Support SSIP accreditation and client compliance (e.g., CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline).
Person Specification

NEBOSH General Certificate or SMSTS Minimum 3 years' H&S experience in construction (ideally interior fit-out or flooring) Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation Experience preparing RAMS, COSHH assessments, and safety audits Excellent written communication and report writing skills Full UK driving licence; own transport Able to work independently across multiple sites
Typical Workload

1-2 site visits per week, plus remote policy/documentation work Weekly H&S reporting RAMS drafting per project start Ad hoc support for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs)
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 18,000.00-46,483.63 per year

Expected hours: 6 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Willingness to travel:

50% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princes Risborough HP27 9PN

Reference ID: Freelance H&S