Job Description:

Noble Recruiting is delighted to advertise the role of Compliance and Monitoring Officer on behalf of a local authority. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site, 5 days per week.

The Opportunity

To support the Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations, Council policies, procedures and industry best practice across Operational Services.

The role will involve:

• Carrying out compliance monitoring, workplace inspections, audits and on-the-job assessments to ensure employees, contractors and services operate safely and meet statutory and Council requirements.
• Identifying non-compliance and improvement opportunities and providing practical advice and recommendations.
• Developing and delivering health and safety training, inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks and competency assessments.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, near misses, complaints and procedural breaches, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Providing assurance that operations meet requirements of the HSE, DVSA, Environment Agency and other relevant statutory bodies.

Role Accountabilities

Compliance and Monitoring

• Conduct planned and unannounced audits, inspections and site visits across Waste, Street Cleansing, Horts and associated Operational Services.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, risk assessments, safe systems of work and Council procedures, including route safety assessments and observations.
• Monitor PPE compliance and take appropriate action where standards are not met.
• Ensure vehicle, equipment and workplace safety inspections are completed and recorded, maintaining accurate records of inspections, audits, assessments, observations and corrective actions.
• Monitor operator licence requirements, driver safety procedures and fleet-related health and safety standards where applicable.
• Support managers with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

Training and Development

• Deliver health and safety training, inductions, refresher training and toolbox talks, conduct competency assessments and maintain training records.
• Identify training needs through audits, observations, reviews and investigations.
• Develop training programmes with managers addressing legislative requirements and operational risks.
• Promote health and safety responsibilities, safe working practices and behavioural safety, helping managers develop competent, compliant and safety-conscious teams.

Investigations and Assurance

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, damage claims and safety concerns and produce reports identifying contributory factors and recommendations.
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions with relevant managers.
• Support disciplinary, capability and performance processes relating to health and safety compliance where required.
• Prepare reports and performance information for management, committees and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with enquiries from enforcing authorities, insurers and external auditors.

Continuous Improvement

Analyse compliance trends, audit findings and incident data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Recommend changes to procedures, equipment, training and working practices to improve safety and efficiency. Support the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and compliance frameworks, benchmark against industry standards and best practice, and promote personal responsibility, accountability and continuous improvement.

Operational Support

• Provide health and safety advice to managers, supervisors and employees.
• Maintain effective relationships with trade unions, contractors, external bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Support departmental and corporate projects requiring compliance expertise.
• Participate in emergency response arrangements and support operational incidents.
• Attend meetings, inspections and site visits outside normal working hours where operational needs require.

The Experience You Will Bring

Experience in local government, waste management, street cleansing, transport or operational services, including health and safety inspections, audits and compliance monitoring, workplace training and competency assessments, accident and incident investigations, and producing detailed reports and recommendations.

You will have:

• Working knowledge and excellent understanding of Health and Safety legislation, regulations, guidance and best practice.
• Strong auditing, inspection and compliance monitoring skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend proportionate controls.
• Ability to build rapport, provide clear guidance and direction, and influence and constructively challenge at all levels.

Important Notice

Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an Equal Opportunities Employer with over 17 years' industry experience, specialising in permanent recruitment and temporary workers.

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Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.