Health and Safety Compliance Officer - Waste Services

To support Rugby Borough Council in delivering safe, compliant, and high quality waste and recycling services. The postholder will ensure that all operations meet statutory health and safety requirements and council policies, while actively promoting a positive safety culture across frontline services.

The role combines compliance, investigation, and proactive operational monitoring, including the use of CCTV systems and on-site presence across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and review risk assessments for all waste and recycling activities
• Produce and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and method statements relevant to council operations
• Undertake regular inspections and audits of depots, vehicles, and operational practices
• Review depot and vehicle CCTV to monitor vehicle movements and pedestrian safety
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences across waste services

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a health and safety role within a high-risk operational environment
• Working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and incident investigations
• Experience within waste services or local government
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience of using CCTV systems for monitoring and investigation

This role requires office/site presence 5 days per week.

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