Health & Safety Officer

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic five-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting two championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Location: Onsite at Fairmont St Andrews

Contract: Permanent, Full-time 

We are looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to join our fantastic Engineering team at Fairmont St Andrews. As Health & Safety Officer you will ensure that St Andrews Bay Development Ltd comply with all local, national , governmental and corporate Legislation, Acts, Rules, Regulations and Standards pertaining, but not limited to H&S, Fire, First Aid, Crisis Management, BCP, CSR & Environmental.

What you will be doing:

• Perform the role of Resort H&S Officer - co-ordinating, implementing and responsible for all duties that are required by H&S legislation
• Ensure the provision of detailed reports on all incidents to our Senior Leadership Team, where there has been a serious breach of H&S
• Ensure the resort is fully compliant with fire regulations and legislation – updating all fire evacuation plans and fire risk assessments quarterly, Complete Corrective Action Plans
• Chair and attend monthly operational Health and Safety Meetings
• Liaison with all HOD’s to ensure departmental objectives/accountabilities are met
• Develop and deliver training to associates on matters of personal safety, crime prevention and all related topics
• Develop and implement H&S SOP’s and Processes
• To investigate and report on any workplace accident /incident
• Maintain Legislative related documentation in an audit ready state
• Regular Inspections and testing of life critical equipment
• To be available for any emergencies
• To ensure all First Aid stations and Crash boxes are kept complete and maintained
• To be aware of all existing Job Safety Analysis and work towards an accident-free safe working environment with a view to conservation of property and life
• To provide cover for the Loss Prevention dept, during holiday and sickness
•  To provide a daytime service for this department enabling continual investigation/searches to take place
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Facilities (and or GM/Dir of HR)

• Experienced Health and Safety professional with strong communication, organisational and administrative skills

•  NEBOSH qualification or equivalent is preferred for this role

• Knowledge of security measures

• Eligible to work in the UK 

What is in it for you:

• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments 
• Access to complimentary gym and pool services
• Complimentary Green fees
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events