Compliance and Monitoring Officer

Our local authority client based in Braintree are urgently seeking an experienced Compliance and Monitoring Officer.

£20 an hour PAYE

Due to the nature of this 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, policies, procedures and industry best practice across Operational Services.
• To undertake compliance monitoring, workplace inspections, audits and on-the-job assessments to ensure employees, contractors and service areas operate safely and in accordance with statutory and Council requirements.
• To identify areas of non-compliance and service improvement, providing advice, guidance and practical recommendations to managers and employees.
• To develop, deliver and coordinate operational health and safety training, toolbox talks and competency assessments.
• To investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, complaints and breaches of procedure, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Role Accountabilities:

Compliance and Monitoring

• Conduct planned and unannounced audits, inspections and site visits across all Operational Services including Waste, Street Cleansing, Horts and associated activities.
• Undertake regular monitoring of operational activities to ensure compliance with legislation, safe systems of work, risk assessments and Council procedures.
• Carry out route safety assessments and observations to ensure work activities can be completed safely and efficiently.
• Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and take appropriate action where standards are not met.
• Ensure vehicle, equipment and workplace safety inspections are completed and recorded in accordance with Council requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, audits, assessments and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with operator licence requirements, driver safety procedures and fleet-related health and safety standards where applicable.

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.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.