We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Health & Safety Advisor to join our team at the DM Beith site.

As a top tier Major Accident Control Regulation (MACR) site, DM Beith operates specialised explosives processing facilities and numerous storage houses under rigorous Safe Systems of Work. These systems ensure the safe storage, handling, and processing of materials, effectively managing and mitigating associated explosives, chemical, and fuel hazards.

As a safety professional working on site, you will find the role varied with a wide range of safety activities to both challenge and provide development opportunities, which would be fully supported by the business.

We are seeking a technically capable and enthusiastic Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to lead and coordinate site-level assurance on emergency preparedness meeting regulatory compliance within a major accident hazard environment. You will provide guidance and advice to the Head of Establishment and other departments on site in ensuring Major Accident Prevention arrangements and environmental protection are operating effectively and assured. This will require engagement with Local Authority emergency planners as well as Defence Regulators.

Please note: This role is based fully on-site with the 37 hours being covered over 4.5 days meaning Friday’s will be a half day. Part time working requests will be considered if they can be combined to make a 1 FTE. You will also benefit from free on-site parking.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the site’s Major Accident Prevention Plan and supporting Safety Management System arrangements.
• Ensure compliance and assurance with MACR, COMAH-equivalent requirements, and UK health, safety and environmental legislation through inspection and audit.
• Coordinate and support emergency preparedness and response arrangements, including planning and delivery of site emergency exercises as well as liaison with external stakeholders.
• Act as the site Environmental Focal Point and Pollution Control Officer, leading on Environmental assurance, compliance monitoring, incident response and statutory reporting.
• Conduct investigations and provide learning from experience.
• Provide competent H&S advice to the Head of Establishment , operational teams, and other site senior managers by review and assure safety-critical documentation, including, Risk assessments, Safety reports, emergency arrangements and Environmental protection controls.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level 3 qualification.
• Must have relevant work experience in a similar role.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Core Behaviour 1: Communicating and Influencing – CSBC3

Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at Pace – CSBC 3

Technical Competence 1: Emergency Response – Practitioner

Technical Competence 2: Audit and Assurance (OHSEP) – Practitioner

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

 Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk 

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission 

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