The Health & Safety Team at Salix Homes provides expert advice and support across the organisation, covering office-based activity, housing services, and construction-related repairs, maintenance and investment projects. The team supports audits, inspections, training delivery and accident investigations, ensuring compliance with legislation and our ISO 45001 certified safety management system.
The role - What I’ll be doing
As Health & Safety Senior Officer, you will support the Health & Safety Manager in delivering a proactive and professional health and safety service, with a strong focus on construction and property-related activity.
* Providing expert H&S advice to managers on risk assessment, COSHH, PPE, DSE, accident investigation and training.
* Supporting compliance with CDM Regulations across repairs, maintenance and investment programmes.
* Reviewing pre‑construction information and Construction Phase Plans and advising duty holders.
* Undertaking audits, inspections and site visits, producing reports and monitoring actions.
* Investigating accidents and incidents, including RIDDOR reporting.
* Supporting contractor assurance, training delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Deputising for the Health & Safety Manager when required.
What we’re looking for
* Level 6 health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) and IOSH membership.
* Experience providing H&S advice within housing, construction or property environments.
* Strong knowledge of health and safety and CDM legislation.
* Experience of audits, inspections and contractor management.
* Ability to manage a busy workload and work independently.
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What we offer as a company
* Hybrid Working
* Up to 34 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexi Time
* Flexible Working and Family friendly policies
* Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance worth 3 x annual salary
* Health Cash Plan which also provides a range of discounts including discounted gym membership
* An inclusive and positive colleague culture
Equal Opportunities Statement
Salix Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should we. As we’re interested in expanding our workforce diversity, we welcome all applications.
We’re proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident scheme, we will therefore invite to interview any disabled candidates who demonstrate the minimum standards for the role. If you wish to be considered under as part of this scheme, please let us know by emailing us at recruitment@salixhomes.co.uk.
We want everyone to be able to perform to their best throughout the recruitment process so please let us know if you have any concerns or need any assistance or adjustments at any stage.
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