Plymouth City Council
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer
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The Role
Are you a dedicated health and safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced, frontline environment. Plymouth City Council is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer to provide competent, practical advice and support to our Street Services, Fleet, and Highways teams.
This isn't just a desk job; we are looking for an operationally focused individual with a "can-do" attitude who is eager to be hands-on. You will be the driving force behind a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our management systems are not just compliant on paper, but effective in the yard and on the road.
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- Duties: What will the role entail?
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Key Responsibilities
- Risk Assessment Expertise: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive risk assessments across all key hazard groups, including physical, substance, biological, psychological, and ergonomic risks.
- Hands-on Inspections: Regularly carry out site and task inspections to verify that risk control systems are being implemented effectively on the ground.
- Operational Problem Solving: Use your "can-do" approach to find creative and innovative solutions to complex safety challenges and hazardous findings.
- Active Investigations: Lead level 3-4 incident investigations to identify root causes and ensure practical learning is embedded across the service.
- Direct Training: Design and personally deliver targeted training programmes that equip frontline staff with the skills to manage hazards effectively.
- Dynamic Support: Provide real-time advice to ensure legal compliance while participating in an out-of-hours on-call duty system.
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About You
We need a proactive professional who can influence behaviours at all levels, from operative to senior management.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, Post Grad Diploma in H&S, or equivalent degree-level experience.
- Experience: Proven track record in conducting risk assessments and implementing management systems like ISO 45001 or HSG65.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills to turn data into understandable management information and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Mindset: A flexible worker capable of managing conflicting demands with integrity and discretion.
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Desirable Criteria
- Professional registration at CertIOSH or Graduate level.
- Experience in waste management (WAMITAB) or working in a political environment, highway maintenance, and Natural environment services.
- Teaching/training qualifications or Mental Health First Aid certification.
This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the service.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Nick Hewett, Safety, Health and Environment Manager, on 01752 304780 or email nick.hewett@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing date: Thursday 3 September
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
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