Health and Safety Operative in Hatfield

YMCA Chiltern Group provides a wide range of social housing, sports, health and wellbeing, children’s services, and youth and community activities for the benefit of people and communities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire. We are committed to making a lasting difference through the services we deliver and through the strong partnerships we develop.

YMCACG has grown significantly over the last five years and as we enter a period of accelerated growth, with ambitions to both diversify and strengthen our housing provision, we have established a new Property Services Team.

The Health & Safety Operative (Compliance Technician) will play a vital role in supporting the Compliance Team in ensuring building, health and safety, and property compliance across our estate. The post holder will carry out delegated compliance tasks, including but not limited to:
• Routine testing and checks related to fire safety systems in line with regulatory requirements
• Monitoring and supporting the management of legionella control systems
• Assisting in the oversight and performance monitoring of external contractors
• Responding to urgent site issues such as leaks, power outages, and fire alarm system faults
• Completing minor repairs or DIY tasks as required
• Demonstrating and training housing colleagues on the use of fire alarm systems and related safety equipment

The role will also include providing additional support to the Repairs Team during periods of high demand. A flexible, proactive approach and a broad knowledge of building maintenance are therefore essential.
Alongside practical duties, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate digital and written compliance records. They will also support with site inductions for new housing staff, ensuring they understand key safety and compliance procedures.

This role is a key part of YMCACG’s customer-focused service delivery. The post holder will:
• Uphold the highest standards of quality and workmanship
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with internal standards
• Demonstrate a professional, reliable approach— “saying what I do and doing what I say”
• Work collaboratively with the Property Services Team while being confident working independently when required

Due to the nature of the services provided, an enhanced DBS will be required, as will a full driving licence.

Important Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position may require a Basic or Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

At YMCACG, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

This is a Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Due to operational requirements, employees may occasionally be required to work unsociable hours, particularly in emergency situations.

One YMCA and its subsidiaries, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade, via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive, three-day Kickstarter Event.

By the end of these three days, there was a brilliantly multi-faceted set of themes and ideas, which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do “more and better, together” so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.

These include:

• Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
• Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
• Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
• Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
• Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
• Family support through a network of children’s and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
• Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire
• Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
• Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 11-19 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
• A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity, and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.