Compliance and Monitoring Officer

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.
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture through engagement, coaching, monitoring and continuous improvement.

Role Accountabilities

Compliance and Monitoring

• Conduct planned/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.
• Conduct 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Help managers develop competent, compliant and safety-conscious teams.

Investigations and Assurance

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, damage claims and safety concerns.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience in health and safety inspections, audits and compliance monitoring.
• Experience delivering workplace training and competency assessments.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience investigating workplace accidents and incidents.
• Experience producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Ability to build rapport and provide clear guidance and direction.
• Excellent knowledge 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 controls.
• Excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and constructively challenge at all levels.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.
• Ability to analyse data and identify performance trends.

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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