An exciting opportunity has arising within Waste Services. We are looking for a Safety Compliance Officer to work in a busy operational environment working alongside management and frontline staff to safely deliver our services.
This role would ideally suit someone who is tenacious, structured, detailed and enjoys collaborating with others.
The role is 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday weeks 1 to 3 and Wednesday to Sunday every 4 week.
The successful candidate shall work alongside Waste Treatment and Waste Collection providing advice and guidance on effective health, safety and welfare management, promoting compliance with health and safety legislation, HSE and WISH. You will produce, review and revise, as required procedures, risk assessments and other Health and Safety documentation.
In addition, you will be required to work one weekend in four supervising the operational running of the Waste Treatment Community Recycling Centres, Waste Transfer Stations including any plant or vehicle operations during this time. The aspect of the role will involve where required, organising sickness cover, vehicle logistics and ensuring the sites are running as per service requirements.
This role will involve travelling to different sites within the Scottish Borders.
Waste Services Safety Compliance Officer - SBO08493
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Waste Services Safety Compliance Officer - SBO08493
£20,001 - £30,000
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL, Langlee, Scottish Borders
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 27-09-2024 (In 8 days)
job Ref: SBO08493
Full Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 7A
Hourly Rate: £16.43 - £18.09
Salary: £29,992.20 - £33.201.70 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
Essential
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety Qualification
• 5 Standard Grades including English and Maths
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Type of drivers licence: Category B
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Kirsty Torrie at Kirsty.Torrie@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.