Job Description

Health and Safety Compliance Officer - Waste Services with a Local Authority in Warwickshire required :
Support the council in delivering safe, compliant, and high quality waste and recycling services.
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.

Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc.
Interpret legislation and translate into clear, practical procedures for frontline waste operations
Review and update council policies, procedures, and guidance in line with legislative and service changes
Support the council in meeting its corporate health and safety responsibilities

Person Specification
Essential
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
Strong communication and influencing skills, particularly with frontline staff

Desirable
Experience within waste services or local government
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification)

Special Factors : This role requires regular presence in operational environments including depots, waste collection routes, and public areas across .
The postholder will be expected to engage directly with frontline teams and observe live operations to ensure compliance and promote safe working practices

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.