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Health & Safety Advisor

Annual salary: up to £45,000.00

REQ0032192

Permanent

Health & Safety

Permanent

Business Area:

Contract Type:

Location:

London - Ealing 113 Uxbridge Road

London

W5 5TL

Additional Locations:

Staines

Last Updated:

21

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10

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2024

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Annual salary: up to £45,000.00

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Ealing

Permanent - Full Time

Salary Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience.

Hours: 42.5 per week  

Pyramid Plus are 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 38,000 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 KPI’s 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 recognized health and safety body (e.g., IOSH or equivalent) is desirable.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to identify risks, prioritize safety initiatives, and drive a culture of safety.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to train and influence staff at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with health and safety management software.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to safety management.

Benefits we can offer you.

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
  • Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
  • Family friendly policies
  • Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Laura Bourne laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment

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