SHE Adviser - Oregon

  • All Locations
    East Midlands
  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
  • Time Type
    Full Time
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What you'll be doing?

Oregon Timber Frame (OTF), one of the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturers are 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 are a nationally recognised 5-star housebuilder, supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That is more than any other major housebuilder. It is 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 house building.

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. 

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 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 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. This may include assisting with Health and Safety within any of the Oregon Timber Frame factories (currently Selkirk and Derby).

 KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
  • Able to demonstrate education to a good standard – preferably to higher education or above.
  • Membership of IOSH.
  • NEBOSH Construction certified (minimum).
  • You 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 etc).
  • Awareness of working with cranes to erect timber frame kits.
 QUALIFICATIONS
  • Membership of IOSH
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate
  • CSCS card – professional level.

This job description is current at the time of issue. Variation may occur to these duties to reflect changes in, or to, company procedures and will be advised to you by your line manager.

 

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 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.
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.
 
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, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
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
Division: Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
Location: East Midlands
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
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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 Scotland

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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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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SHE Adviser - Oregon

  • All Locations
    East Midlands
  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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