QHSE Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,195.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45,195 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX117NN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4721583_1757000086 |
Summary
Your new company
Join a successful, community-focusedhousing provider operating across the South of England. This organisation iscommitted to delivering high-quality homes and services for affordable rent andshared ownership. With exciting developments underway, they are expanding theirteam and looking for individuals who share their vision for strong, vibrant,and sustainable communities.
Your new role
As QSHE Advisor, you'll support the safe delivery of facilitiesmaintenance and repair services across a diverse housing estate. Your focuswill be on CDM compliance, health and safety management, and quality assurancewithin a facilities management environment. You'll work closely with engineers,contractors, and maintenance teams to ensure safe working practices andstatutory compliance across multiple trades.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advisingoperational teams on QSHE matters
- Monitoringcompliance across electrical, plumbing, heating, joinery, and general buildingrepairs
- Conductingsite inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
- Supportingincident reporting and investigations
- Actingas CDM 2015 advisor for planned works and maintenance projects
- Overseeingday-to-day maintenance activities and promoting safe systems of work
- SupportingISO management systems and sustainability initiatives
You'll report to the Head of Health and Safety and collaboratewith team leaders, engineers, contractors, and housing staff.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Experiencein a facilities management or housing maintenance environment
- Strongworking knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
- NEBOSHGeneral Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experiencemanaging health and safety across multiple engineering disciplines
- Confidencein engaging engineers, contractors, and residents
- Solidunderstanding of compliance areas including gas, electrical, water hygiene,asbestos, and fire safety
Desirable qualifications include professional membership ofIOSH, experience in social housing, knowledge of ISO standards, andenvironmental awareness.
What you'll get in return
This organisation offers a comprehensive benefits packagedesigned to support your wellbeing and career development:
- AnnualLeave: 28 days + bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 3 years
- Pension:10% employer contribution to a defined contribution scheme, plus life cover
- FlexibleBenefits: £700 flex-pot annually for cash or benefits of your choice
- FamilySupport: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid carers leave, sharedparental and adoption leave
- Learning& Development: Access to professional development programmes and internallearning communities
- AgileWorking: Flexibility to work from home, office, or on-site, with full supportfor remote working
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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