Health & Safety Advisor

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 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.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

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

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

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