Health and Safety Assistant

Irwin & Colton Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in East London is seeking a Health and Safety Assistant to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures across a renowned estate featuring high-rise buildings. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH general certificate and experience in residential real estate health and safety. The role involves supporting safety management, coordinating inspections, and maintaining accurate safety records. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm with significant responsibilities and growth potential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent, and membership of IOSH.
• Proven experience in Health and Safety within a residential real estate environment.
• Knowledge of related legislation such as the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.

Responsibilities

• Support the site lead for all Health and Safety matters.
• Manage Building Safety Act 2022 requirements.
• Coordinate health and safety inspections and audits.
• Support accident and incident investigations.

Skills

NEBOSH general certificate

Experience in Health and Safety

Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022

Knowledge of Fire Safety Act 2021

Experience within safety management systems

Job description

Health and Safety Assistant
Location: East London
Salary: £35,000- £40,000

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by one of the UK's largest real estate organisations to identify a new Health and Safety Assistant. The organisation has a multibillion-pound turnover and specialises in a wide variety of commercial and residential property.

This role will be working across a renowned estate featuring numerous modern residential properties, of which 66 of them are high-rise buildings. The position will report to the Compliance, Health and Safety Manager.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Assistant will include:

• To support the site lead for all Health and Safety matters to maintain robust, compliant Health and Safety procedures across the estate
• Manage Building Safety Act 2022 requirements, including identifying non-compliance, submitting Mandatory Occurrence Reports to the Building Safety Regulator and liaising with leaseholders, contractors and the London Fire Brigade
• Coordinate and record Health and Safety inspections, audits, maintenance and repairs, to ensure compliance
• Support accident and incident investigations, maintain accurate Health and Safety records, policies and procedures and assist with training and guidance to ensure consistent compliance and delivery standards

The successful Health and Safety Assistant will have:

• NEBOSH general certificate (or equivalent) and membership of IOSH
• Proven experience in Health and Safety within a residential real estate environment
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and related legislation
• Experience within safety management systems

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established property management company. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on [phone] or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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