Health and Safety Officer

-; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing association is seeking a Health and Safety Officer for a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves advising on legislative requirements, ensuring compliance in health and safety practices, and engaging staff to foster a positive safety culture. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General certificate or equivalent and experience in property service or construction. The position offers a range of benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and gym membership, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Eyecare vouchers

Gym membership

Life milestone awards

Pensions

Perkbox

Simply health

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General certificate or equivalent NVQ L3 in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in property service, housing maintenance, construction or facilities.
• Comfortable with on-site inspections and working at height.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health and safety legislative requirements and safe working practices.
• Support H&S compliance and engage staff in health and safety culture.
• Assist in performance monitoring and compliance for Health & Safety management.

Skills

Team player

Excellent IT skills

Understanding of equality and diversity

Education

NEBOSH General certificate

NVQ L3 in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Vacancy

6 month fixed-term maternity cover

Due to maternity leave, we are recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer at Greatwell Homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Asset Compliance and H&S team within Greatwell Homes.

If you have the experience and passion to help us achieve our goals and are highly proactive with a positive attitude, you might be just the person we are looking for so apply today!

What you’ll be doing

• Advise senior managers, managers and employees on health and safety legislative requirements, changes in legislation, safe working practices and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Provide support to deliver and maintain H&S compliance whilst engaging, motivating staff to develop a positive, well-informed health and safety culture.
• To support the Asset Compliance Team in the central delivery of Health and Safety, performance monitoring and compliance, including collation of timely and accurate statistical information for Health & Safety management and to evidence compliance within auditing.
• Provide support to the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.

About you

• NEBOSH General certificate or equivalent such NVQ L3 in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum.
• Experience of working in property service, housing maintenance, construction, or facilities
• Be able to work as a Team player to support our colleagues and contractors in getting key safety messages out in a supportive and engaging way.
• Must be comfortable in undertaking inspections on site including being able to work at height to inspect works.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft and Excel skills with the ability to present information in forms, tables & spreadsheets.
• Understanding and commitment to equality and diversity. Health and safety and data protection polices and legislation applicable to the role.

About Us

We own and manage around 5000 homes with a £23 million turnover and our mission is to "we partner with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call home." We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking progressive housing association reflective of what is an ever- changing sector. With housing being high on the public's agenda, Greatwell Homes continues to grow.

In return you will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata), health cash plan (following probation), and the option of a Social Housing Pension Scheme amongst many other benefits.

Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we're committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments. Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live. We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare vouchers
• Gym membership
• Life milestone awards
• Pensions
• Perkbox
• Simply health

Values

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Kindness
• Customer-focused
• Adaptability