Health & Safety Assistant (Site based) - Oregon

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame England
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Oregon Timber Frame (“OTF”) are a division of Barratt Developments. We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of structural timber frames to all divisions across the Group.  

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will provide support and assistance to the Health & Safety Manager to ensure that all Oregon Health & Safety standards are being achieved on our construction sites.

What Will I be Responsible for?
 
  • Conduct site audits to monitor the 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 the Health & Safety Manager
  • Prepare and alter RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) on behalf of the Health & Safety Manager
  • Assist the Health & Safety Manager as required with any other documentation, administration, training and projects.  This may include assisting with Health and Safety within any of the Oregon Timber Frame factories

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
 
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
  • Able to demonstrate education to a good standard – preferably to higher education or above.
  • Completed an IOSH Managing Safety course and either hold or be working towards a NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
  • Hold or be willing to complete CSCS black card or above
  • Full 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. 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 etc).
  •  Experience of working with cranes to erect timber frame kits.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate
  • CSCS card – professional level.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2009 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
 
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Annual Health Assessment
  •  25 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 28 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Function: Operations
Advertising Start Date: 02 September 2024
Closing Date: 27 September 2024
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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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.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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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.

About Oregon Timber Frame England

With two decades of industry-leading experience, Oregon is a key timber frame supplier in the UK, providing high quality products and excellent customer service. Oregon plays a crucial role in the homebuilding industry by offering innovative and sustainable solutions for building design and construction by using top-of-the-line timber frame technology. Established in 1998, we have a deep sense of pride in what we have achieved in the UK over the last two decades — and the future is looking even brighter.

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Where you’ll be
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Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Health & Safety Assistant (Site based) - Oregon

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame England
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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