Interim SHEQ Officer
Farringdon, Exeter
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A District Council in the South West is establishing a new Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) to deliver its waste and recycling collection service in-house from July 2026.
We are seeking a SHEQ Officer on an interim contract for a period of 6 months. There is potential for this role to be made permanent thereafter.
You will lead and support the delivery of a robust health & safety and compliance culture across waste, recycling services and fleet management. This will include managing H&S at the council's waste transfer station and mixed recyclable processing facility near Exeter.
The postholder will ensure that all services are delivered safely, legally and in line with industry best practice. You will embed a proactive safety culture across operational teams, fleet, depots and contractors.
Candidate Requirements:
* NEBOSH general certificate (or equivalent).
* Experience in waste/recycling/waste transfer station/mixed recycling facility.
* Strong knowledge of H&S legislation/risk assessments/method statements.
* Experience in operational environments (fleet, depot, frontline crews etc).
* Experience working within Local authority or a LATco environment is desirable.
Ref: J9660
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