Health and Safety Inspector Douglas, Scotland
Job description
About the role and our team
Join our team as a Health and Safety Inspector within the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture!
The primary aim of the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate (HSWI) is to contribute to the reduction of health and safety risks arising from work activities. This is achieved by HSWI inspectors promoting and securing compliance with occupational health and safety legislative standards through the provision of advice, education, inspections and investigations as well as through taking enforcement action.
You will be working as part of a small team of one Senior Inspector and two Inspectors, in partnership with Officers from other units within the Directorate, other Government Departments and key stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who has a wide range of experience in applying current safety legislation and standards, have the ability to work independently and have good negotiating skills when liaising with others to achieve effective outcomes.
We’re also looking for someone who has significant experience across a wide range of industrial, commercial and Government sectors as well as considerable experience in a Health and Safety role.
What can this role offer me?
If working flexibly is important to you, you’ll be happy to know we operate a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around your work life.
You can also take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes access to all the great courses the Isle of Man Government offer through LEAD, our Learning, Education and Development Service.
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Paul Whitaker on 01624 685880.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
Additional information
Please note a basic police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.
A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers
