• The Senior Safety & Resilience Officer (Health & Safety Compliance Officer – Waste Services) supports the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient waste and recycling operations across Rugby Borough.

• The role focuses on ensuring adherence to UK health and safety legislation, conducting inspections and investigations, and promoting a strong safety culture within frontline operational teams.

• It combines compliance oversight, on-site monitoring, and proactive risk management, including the use of CCTV systems.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, including HASAWA, COSHH, and RIDDOR.

• Develop, implement, and review risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).

• Conduct audits, inspections, and operational monitoring across depots and collection routes.

• Use CCTV systems to monitor safety behaviours and investigate incidents.

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, identifying root causes.

• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and support workforce competency.

• Monitor vehicle and equipment safety, including refuse collection vehicles and lifting equipment.

• Oversee contractor and agency worker compliance with H&S standards.

• Support occupational health initiatives and promote workforce wellbeing.

• Contribute to emergency planning and incident response readiness.

• Maintain accurate records and produce reports to support continuous improvement.

• Promote and embed a positive health and safety culture across operational teams.

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within a high-risk operational environment.

• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.

• Experience in risk assessment development and incident investigation.

• Ability to influence and engage frontline staff and stakeholders.

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Experience conducting inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring.

• Ability to work independently across multiple operational sites.

• Competent in analysing safety data and identifying trends.

• Experience in waste services or local authority environment.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).

• Experience using CCTV for monitoring and investigations.

• Bi-Weekly Payments.

• Based across Rugby Borough, including depots and operational sites.

• Requires regular site visits, ride-alongs, and field-based monitoring.

• Early morning working (from 07:00) and flexibility required.

• 37 hours per week.