Description
Risk Assessor (PUWER)
A Risk Assessor with industrial machinery experience is required to work on a six month contract (with the possibility of extension) for our defence client based in Cumbria.
This is a 6 month contract with a leading UK defence company.
Overview of the Risk Assessor (PUWER) contract role
You will be required to undertake a defined range of Risk Assessment activities.
- Carry out PUWER assessments on industrial machinery ranging from standard workshop equipment through to bespoke large industrial heavy plant equipment.
- Mobile Plant including MWEP's and Forklifts
- Compressors, air handling units, pump sets, etc.
- Liaise with contractors required to carry out machinery upgrades.
- Liaise with user and maintenance departments
- Report on progress against programme
Key skills required for the Risk Assessor (PUWER)
- The individual must have a proven background in Health and Safety legislation with a relevant professional qualification. IOSH Certificate or NEBOSH certified
- The Individual must have had previous experience and be competent in carrying out and completing risk assessments in addition to PUWER assessments.
- Self-motivated and good time management. Good communicator as you will be dealing with shop floor personnel, department management, health and safety advisors and subject specialists.
- Previous heavy industry experience along with evidence of machinery assessment/carrying out risk assessment
- Previous experience in the use of work shop machinery. eg bench drills, grinders, saw's, lathes. Etc.
- Previous experience in the operation of MWEP's and Forklifts.
- Previous experience of workshop management or implantation of PUWER.
The role is based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - commutable from Carnforth, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Morecambe, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven and The Lake District.
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