Fire Health & Safety Officer (Public Sector)

Fire Health & Safety Officer (Public Sector)

Fire Health & Safety Officer (Public Sector) VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for aFire Health & Safety Officer for 6 months initially with the possibility of extension. Responsibilities To support the development of a healthy and safe working environment through the provision of competent health, safety and fire advice, guidance and information to all levels of staff and relevant committees as required, in liaison with other professionals as appropriate. To identify health, safety and fire training requirements in liaison with the Health and Safety Manager (FIRE). To provide training on all health, safety and fire matters to staff and to promote health,





safety and fire awareness through the design, delivery and implementation of appropriate training programmes. Ensure that health, safety and fire training records are maintained. Liaise with external consultants in the provision of health, safety and fire services/training programmes when required. To assist with the development, review, promotion and implementation of the Client's Health and Safety policy/guidance documents / Fire Safety & Arson Prevention Policy to promote a healthy and safe working environment in line with legal requirements and Client policy. To assist in the development, review and implementation of health, safety and fire standards which measure the effectiveness of existing health, safety and fire policies/guidance to ensure consistency and continual improvement throughout the organization. To make submissions of all reportable incidents to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) in line with the legal requirements of the Reporting of Injuries,





Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (NI) 1997 . Ensure that all RIDDOR reportable incidents are investigated and liaise as necessary with managers and staff to ensure appropriate remedial action is taken. Requirements A relevant degree or recognised professional Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent / Higher qualification AND 2 years' experience of providing Fire Safety advice in a complex organisation such as local government, health or other bodies OR HNC / HND or equivalent / higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety AND 3 years' experience of providing Fire safety advice in a complex organisation such as local government, health or other bodies. OR 5 years' experience working in a local government,





Health Care or similar environment in a role which requires extensive specialist knowledge of Fire Safety activities including fire risk assessments, fire drills, fire training and providing Fire Safety advice Hold a full UK Driving licence. Remuneration c£35,500 per annum, plus discount benefits. For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Lurgan or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for: Expert career advice. The latest Top Jobs. Industry News. And much more Skills: Fire Health & Safety Fire prevention

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