Health & Safety Officer (13 months FTC)

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

Job summary

A leading company in Wellingborough is looking for a proactive Health & Safety Officer for a 13-month fixed-term contract. You will support health and safety compliance across properties, advise on legislation, and promote a safety-conscious culture. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to conduct inspections. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in property services, housing maintenance, or construction.
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health and safety legislation and practices.
• Support compliance auditing and data collection.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NVQ L3 in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Health & Safety Officer (13 months FTC), Wellingborough

Greatwell Homes is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our Asset Compliance and H&S team on a 13-month fixed-term maternity cover basis.

Key Details:

• Client: Greatwell Homes
• Location: Wellingborough, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 644bde8ed982
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 17.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

This role involves supporting our Asset Compliance and H&S team to ensure health and safety compliance across our properties. You will advise management and staff on legislative requirements, support safety audits, and promote a positive health and safety culture within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on health and safety legislation, safe working practices, and equipment maintenance.
• Support the delivery and maintenance of H&S compliance and foster a safety-conscious environment.
• Assist in performance monitoring, compliance auditing, and data collection for health and safety management.
• Support statutory training and reporting obligations.

Candidate Requirements:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (e.g., NVQ L3 in Occupational Health and Safety).
• Experience in property services, housing maintenance, construction, or facilities management.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate safety messages effectively.
• Comfortable conducting on-site inspections, including working at heights.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, health & safety policies, and data protection legislation.

About Us:

We manage approximately 5000 homes with a turnover of £23 million. Our mission is to partner with communities to shape places people are proud to call home. We offer benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), health cash plan, and pension scheme.

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