Job Title: Trainee Group Health, Safety & Environment Advisor
Location: Suffolk, IP6
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Trainee Group Health, Safety & Environment Advisor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.
Why Persimmon Homes?
At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Trainee Group Health, Safety & Environment Advisor, you'll benefit from:
* Competitive salary
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Being part of a 5* housebuilder known for quality homes and customer satisfaction
* Life Cover & Contributory Pension
* Employee Benefits Platform offering high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and your development
Role Overview
The purpose of this role is to ensure that health, safety, and environment (HS&E) standards are met throughout the company.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Develop, review, and enforce HS&E plans across the region to ensure safe and compliant operations.
2. Identify, assess, and report hazards and non-compliance issues during site visits, working with site management to implement corrective actions.
3. Produce management reports such as non-compliance figures and hazard reports to support a safety-first culture.
4. Inspect construction sites regularly, including out-of-hours inspections, to ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
5. Investigate incidents and report to HSE under RIDDOR regulations.
6. Monitor contractors' performance against Risk Assessments and Method Statements to minimize HS&E risks.
7. Maintain good relationships with Regulatory Agencies like HSE, Local Authorities, and Environment Agency.
8. Provide HS&E advice, training, and conduct meetings to keep standards current.
9. Manage safety concerns and referrals to ensure corrective actions uphold company values.
10. Build effective relationships to promote a safe working environment through collaboration and communication.
Required Experience
1. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the business.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
4. Understanding of workplace hazards related to HS&E.
5. Possession of NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health and Safety.
6. IOSH membership is desirable but not essential.
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