Training and Development

• Deliver operational health and safety training, induction programmes, refresher training, and toolbox talks.
• Undertake competency assessments for operational employees and maintain associated training records.
• Identify training needs through audits, observations, performance reviews, and incident investigations.
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with the relevant managers, training programmes that address legislative requirements and operational risks.
• Promote employee understanding of health and safety responsibilities, safe working practices, and behavioural safety principles.
• Support managers in developing competent, compliant, and safety-conscious teams.

Investigations and Assurance

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, damage claims, and safety concerns.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports identifying contributory factors and recommendations.
• In collaboration with relevant manager, monitor implementation of corrective and preventative actions arising from investigations.
• Support managers during disciplinary, capability, or performance processes relating to health and safety compliance where required.
• Prepare reports and performance information for management, committees, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in responding to enquiries from enforcing authorities, insurers, and external auditors.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the relevant managers to analyse compliance trends, audit findings, and incident data to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend changes to procedures, equipment, training, and working practices to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Support work to benchmark against industry standards and best practice to drive continuous service improvement.
• Promote a culture of personal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout Operations.

Operational Support

• Provide professional advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on health and safety matters.
• Maintain effective working relationships with trade union representatives, contractors, external bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Support the delivery of departmental and corporate projects where compliance expertise is required.
• Participate in emergency response arrangements and provide support during operational incidents as required.
• Attend meetings, inspections, and site visits both during and outside normal working hours where operational needs dictate.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Experience within local government, waste management, street cleansing, transport, or operational services.
• Experience of undertaking health and safety inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Experience of delivering workplace training and competency assessments.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and associated regulations.
• Experience of conducting workplace accident and incident investigations.
• Experience of producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Ability to build a rapport with and provide clear guidance and direction.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Strong auditing, inspection, and compliance monitoring skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend proportionate control measures.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.
• Ability to analyse data and identify performance trends.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.

What You Should Do Next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk