Health & Safety Advisor

A2Dominion; Ealing; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing services provider is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee compliance with health and safety regulations in Ealing. The role involves conducting risk assessments, training employees, and leading health and safety initiatives. Candidates should have NEBOSH certification and experience in health and safety within social housing or construction. The position offers a salary of £40,000 per annum with additional benefits including a car allowance and annual leave.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days annual leave

Staff rewards

Volunteering leave

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health and safety role, preferably within social housing or construction sectors.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, such as COSHH and CDM regulations.
• Experience in developing health and safety management systems and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation across operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Provide health and safety training to employees and contractors.
• Lead investigations of incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare reports on health and safety performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Membership with a recognized health and safety body (e.g., IOSH)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Ealing

Permanent - Full Time 42.5 hours Monday - Friday

Salary: £40,000 per annum + Car Allowance and benefits package

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies

About Us

Pyramid Plus South, a joint venture partnership between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, provides repairs and maintenance, compliance, planned replacements and fire risk assessment works. We successfully complete over 46,000 repairs, 1,000 voids and fit 600 kitchens and bathrooms annually to 23,500 homes. With a wide range of upcoming projects, there are exciting times ahead as we continue to grow!

About the Role

The Health & Safety Advisor will support the repairs and maintenance teams in ensuring a safe working environment across all operations within the scope of the Pyramids responsibility. The role involves advising, monitoring, and implementing effective health, safety, and compliance practices to safeguard employees, contractors, and residents. This position is crucial for driving health and safety excellence, compliance with legal requirements, and promoting a positive safety culture.

You will be expected to implement the Company SHE Policy and systems on all works for the contract, monitoring compliance aligning to Mears policies, procedures, systems and providing support to the operational teams where necessary.

It will be your responsibility to log & report any non-compliances to management and you would be expected to lead on key actions to ensure corrective measures are put in place to continually improve service. It is important to embed a strong SHE culture within all staff and subcontractors working on Mears Group contracts whilst meeting client expectations.

You will be expected to meet set KPIs including completing a range of compliance audits to ensure each branch remains fully compliant. Following all audits you will produce reports, detailing findings and appropriate actions and liaise with Branch Managers to resolve these.

You will be an integral member of the management team developing good working relationships with clients and all staff members alike. With a purpose to deliver a high-quality SHE support service which monitors compliance with legislation, policy, procedures and systems.

The role requires the ability to communicate well at all levels within the Group and with Supervisors, Managers & subcontractors and you will get involved with initiatives to drive our SHE strategy forward. There is a significant demand for regular travel to support the field-based teams throughout the London and South area in all matters of SHE compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all repairs, maintenance, and associated activities are conducted in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend control measures. Monitor the implementation of these measures.
• Policy Development & Review: Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols tailored to the housing repairs and maintenance environment.
• Training & Awareness: Provide health and safety training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings to employees and contractors, ensuring awareness and understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Accident Investigation: Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring accurate reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Audit & Reporting: Conduct internal audits, site inspections, and compliance checks. Prepare and present reports on health and safety performance, including key metrics and trends.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the repairs and maintenance team, management, and external contractors to promote a proactive health and safety culture.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on health and safety legislation, industry developments, and best practices. Make recommendations for continuous improvement of health and safety standards and practices.
• Reporting: Provide the necessary reporting and present on all Health and Safety related activity to task groups, committees, boards as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health and safety role, preferably within the social housing or construction/maintenance sectors.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety management systems and risk assessments.
• Membership with a recognised health and safety body (e.g., IOSH or equivalent) is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with diverse teams.