Health & Safety Officer - West Region (Newbury)

Health & Safety Officer – West Region (based in Newbury)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum + car allowance

Region Covered: Oxfordshire, M3 Corridor, Southampton, Plymouth

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of safety and well-being? This role offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact on the health and safety standards across a diverse and dynamic region. As the Health & Safety Officer for the West Region, based in Newbury, you will be the cornerstone of safety initiatives, ensuring that every site operates at the highest standards.

Why This Role Stands Out:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, complemented by a car allowance, recognising the importance of your role and the expertise you bring.
- Professional Growth: Engage with a variety of sites and teams, enhancing your skills and knowledge in health and safety within the social housing and planned maintenance sectors.
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the well-being of operatives and the overall safety culture, making a real difference in the working environment.

Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Group H&S Manager, the Health & Safety Officer will be the boots-on-the-ground lead for the West Region. This role involves conducting site audits, delivering toolbox talks, performing risk assessments, and engaging operatives to promote a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive site audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Deliver engaging and informative toolbox talks to operatives.
- Perform detailed risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
- Engage with operatives to upskill and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Travel across the region, covering Oxfordshire, the M3 Corridor, Southampton, and Plymouth as required.

Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience in a health and safety role, ideally within social housing or planned maintenance.
- Strong background in supporting operational teams in a field-based environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and educate operatives.
- Comfortable with extensive travel across a large region.

This role is ideal for a dedicated health and safety professional looking to make a significant impact. If you have the experience and passion for promoting safety and well-being, this position offers a fulfilling and rewarding career path.