South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are looking to recruit a driven Health and Safety Advisor to be part of a busy team working within a challenging and exciting organisation.
Duties will include:
1. Provision of health and safety assistance to all managers across all functions.
2. Developing procedures and guidance on a wide range of health and safety related matters.
3. Undertaking risk assessments and advising on risk control.
4. Delivery of health and safety training.
5. Completing workplace inspections.
6. Undertaking accident and incident investigations.
7. Conducting audits of the health and safety management system.
Holding a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification and graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, you will have significant and relevant experience of working within an occupational safety and health role.
For more information about the role, please contact Lee Patterson, Health and Safety Manager on 07979 740239.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team.
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on Tuesday 25th February 2025.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.
All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
Other benefits include (but are not limited to):
* Enhanced sick pay
* Access to free on-site gyms
* A cycle to work scheme
* Access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies
* Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
* The opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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