Health and Safety Compliance Officer – Waste Services

Rugby Borough Council

On-site only – 5 days per week (non-negotiable)

Primarily based at the Waste Services Unit, with occasional attendance at Rugby Town Hall

Contract: 6 months

Rate: Competitive – please submit CV with required hourly rate

The Role

Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Compliance Officer to support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality waste and recycling services across the borough.

This is a highly operational role requiring a strong on-site presence, working closely with frontline teams to ensure statutory health and safety compliance, investigate incidents, and actively promote a positive safety culture.

The postholder will also support monitoring and investigative activity, including the use of CCTV systems where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure waste and recycling operations comply with UK health and safety legislation and Council policies
• Undertake risk assessments, inspections, and audits across operational sites
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, producing clear reports and recommendations
• Work closely with frontline staff and managers to embed safe working practices
• Support operational monitoring, including reviewing CCTV footage where required
• Provide practical, solutions-focused health and safety advice in a high-risk operational environment

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working in a health and safety role within a high-risk operational environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly with frontline staff
• Ability to work independently across multiple operational environments
• Ability to commit to 5 days per week on-site

Desirable

• Experience within waste services and/or local government
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Experience using CCTV systems for monitoring and investigations