What youll be doing?
Oregon Timber Frame (OTF), one of the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturers, is a division of Barratt Redrow PLC, Britain’s largest housebuilder, following an acquisition in 2019. We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of structural timbers to all divisions across the Barratt Redrow Group. Barratt Redrow is a nationally recognised 5‑star housebuilder, supplying high‑quality homes for all generations. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of house building. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want and a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
The SHE Adviser will provide support and assistance to Head of SHE to ensure that all Oregon Health & Safety standards are being achieved on our construction sites.
You will be responsible for:
* Conduct site audits to monitor health & safety standards on each site, identify any breaches and prepare a list of improvement actions. Prepare audit reports and then monitor to ensure that the required improvement actions are completed.
* Induct new start erectors in the “Oregon Way” to ensure that they understand the risks, methods and standards expected when working on an Oregon site.
* Check the qualifications of erectors on site to ensure they meet or exceed the minimum standards required to work on an Oregon site.
* Carry out training and toolbox talks to educate erectors and ensure they understand the standards expected.
* Complete accident investigation reports on behalf of Head of SHE.
* Prepare and alter RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) on behalf of the Head of SHE.
* Assist the Head of SHE as required with any other documentation, administration, training, and projects, including health and safety within any of the Oregon Timber Frame factories (currently Selkirk and Derby).
What You’ll Need
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
* Able to demonstrate education to a good standard – preferably higher education or above.
* Membership of IOSH.
* NEBOSH Construction certified (minimum).
* Must have a current driving licence and use of a personal car for work related usage. The car must be insured for business use.
Essential Skills
* Self‑motivated and positive attitude.
* Highly numerate and literate.
* Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and any other software required for the role, e.g., iAuditor and SharePoint.
* Good communication skills and able to deal with site erect teams, colleagues, senior management and customers.
* Able and willing to work flexibly to suit the needs and demands of the role. This may involve working different hours/days and travel away from home.
DESIRABLE SKILLS (training can be provided if required)
* Strong working knowledge of joinery and timber frame erect sequences.
* Experience of supervising or managing people.
* A sound appreciation of health & safety practices on site (e.g., risk assessments, accident investigations, induction, and training).
* Awareness of working with cranes to erect timber frame kits.
Qualifications
* Membership of IOSH.
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
* CSCS card – professional level.
Benefits
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5‑star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high‑quality homes for all generations. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office‑based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance – Single Cover
* Annual Health Assessment
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Private medical cover
Pension – First‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment – All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits – As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits – Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more… From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.
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