safety coordinator Ellesmere Port, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health and Safety Team for a Health and Safety Co-ordinator.
We are looking for a positive and confident self-starter to join our fast paced, dynamic Health and Safety Team within the Companies, Compliance and Assurance Service. The role will help ensure the Council is meeting its statutory health and safety duties through regular provision of health and safety and occupational health advice, support and training.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
The post-holder will have responsibility for providing operational Health and Safety-related advice and guidance on day-to-day issues to managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, clients, schools, and members of the public. You will be pro-active in supporting the Council’s compliance and assurance requirements set out in its health and safety and statutory compliance frameworks to ensure that the Council is safe and well-managed.
A key part of this role will be to visit council services mostly primary schools to monitor, audit and review health and safety compliance, this will include writing a report and making recommendations for health and safety improvements.
The ideal candidate will already have council experience or certainly understand how local authorities work. Is a team player with excellent ICT, communication and organisational skills and be comfortable working in a variety of environments.
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
This role is a Hybrid Flexible Worker and this means that the role will be flexible and mobile, working at the contractual work base, other council locations, partner buildings, at home or other suitable location. Many services and customers span across the Borough and therefore you may be required to work at any location in Cheshire West and Chester.
In return you will be playing your part in keeping people healthy and safe. Together we can ensure healthy, safe, and thriving work environments, schools, supply chains and communities across our borough. You will also receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, the ability to work flexibly and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing and development.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
For further information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Hughes at [email protected] or call 07827877334.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
