Health And Safety Advisor

Looking for a hands on Health and Safety role where you can work closely with frontline teams and help shape a new operational Health & Safety programme?

We're supporting one of the UK's largest Housing Associations in their search for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their growing Health and Safety team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health and Safety professional who enjoys being out in the operation, engaging with frontline teams and driving practical safety improvements.

About the Role

You'll support a large in house repairs and maintenance operation, working closely with operatives, supervisors and managers across repairs, voids, disrepair, estates and associated services.

You'll typically spend 3 days a week out across sites and operational teams, with 2 days working remotely, providing practical advice, coaching and assurance while helping shape and embed a new operational Health and Safety programme.

What You'll Be Doing

* Providing practical Health and Safety advice to operational teams and managers

* Carrying out site inspections, audits and assurance activity

* Supporting and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses

* Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures

* Coaching supervisors and frontline teams on safe working practices

* Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety communications

What We're Looking For

* Previous Health and Safety experience within a hands on, multisite operational environment such as - Repairs, Maintenance, Property Services, Estates, Hard FM, Local Authority, NHS or Higher Education for example.

* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

* Strong communication skills with the confidence to coach, influence and challenge frontline teams

* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer

* Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

* 35 hour working week with agile working - typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

* Outstanding pension plan (up to 12% contribution)

* 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays

* Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme

* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles

* Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance and autonomy to manage your diary

* Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Apply?

* Join one of the UK's largest Housing Associations at an exciting stage in the development of its operational Health and Safety function

* You'll be close to the frontline, providing practical support across a large and varied repairs and maintenance operation

* With a new team and operational Health and Safety programme being developed, you'll have genuine opportunity to influence how safety is delivered and make a visible impact

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed