Health and Safety Officer
Rochester
Up to: £39,800
Hyde is looking to recruit a Health and Safety Officer.
Hyde is one of the UK's leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South-East and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple: by providing customers with a safe and decent home, it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment, and contribute to their community.
As a Health and Safety Officer at Hyde, you will be working within the Property Maintenance team to assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of Hyde's Safety Management Systems. You will play a key role in promoting and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across building sites and office environments.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct audits, inspections, and surveys to evaluate compliance with Hyde's policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development and delivery of toolbox talks, risk assessments, and HS&E training.
- Support operational teams with maintaining safe systems of work, including manual handling, work at height, and unlicensed asbestos work.
- Assist in accident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Promote the implementation of Hyde's Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
- Participate in health and safety committees and contribute to the development of a strong safety culture.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH Level 3 or above).
- CITB / SMSTS certification with experience on building sites.
- Experience in auditing and health & safety management.
- Full UK driving licence (vehicle provided; manual preferred).
- Experience in property maintenance and repairs (social housing experience desirable).
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction phase H&S plans.
Benefits:
- A fantastic pension
- Life assurance
- Great holidays
- An award-winning flexible benefits package
- Volunteering days
- Hyde operates an agile approach to work, requiring you to be in the office 40% of your time
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group, and we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm, not an initiative. We're committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects our customer profile, where everyone feels proud to be unique.
Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we support you with any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.