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SHE Technician - 11118

Gloucester

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                            SHE (Health and Safety) Technician
• Job Location:                     Shire Hall 
• Salary:                               £29,093 - £35,235 per annum 
• Hours per Week:               37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Permanent 
• Closing Date:                     01/06/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:   11118 
• This post is not open to job share

Are you looking for a career opportunity that offers on the job training and a qualification?  Do you have an interest in health and safety and want to help keep people safe?  If yes, we have the role for you!

About the team & role:

We are looking for a permanent SHE Technician to join the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team at Gloucestershire County Council.  This is a fantastic career-grade opportunity for an individual eager to develop into a health and safety practitioner. Whether you are new to the field or have a keen interest in health and safety, this role offers the chance to work within a large and diverse organisation.

The SHE team provides health and safety advice to the council and schools that use our service. We also regulate sports grounds to ensure spectator safety. As a SHE Technician, you will provide technical support to assist safety management and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the council. Your responsibilities will include implementing safety management solutions to gather and analyse health and safety data, assist and support incident management processes and the investigation of accidents and incidents, assessing risk and risk assessments, reviewing educational visits and assist in the preparation and implementation of SHE training and briefings.

You will work closely with experienced health and safety professionals, gaining valuable on-the-job training and development opportunities, whilst completing globally recognised qualifications for occupational health and safety management professionals over defined periods.  Upon successful completion of training and development, satisfactory progress in the role and demonstrating appropriate values, you will be eligible for salary progression and be able to apply for an Advisor position in the SHE team, should one be vacant.   

  

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about health and safety. You may be at the beginning of your career or looking to transition into this field. Key attributes we seek include:

• A genuine interest in health and safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent digital skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, innovation and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally

Previous experience in health and safety in some capacity is preferable, whether in a safety role or a job role where there is exposure to health and safety risk, but a commitment to developing your knowledge and skills in this area is crucial. If you are a graduate ready to take your first step or professional wanting to take your next step into a health and safety career, and you want to make a positive impact within our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

This is a job that will invole hybrid working.  Time will be split between working remotely and coming in to Shire Hall for meetings and collaboration work.  This will require good organisational skills and be flexible, balancing sevice need and individual choice for a healthy work/life balance.  You will be provided with equipment necessary, but a suitable place and environment to work remotely is required. 

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a valuable contribution to the team then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Heggs via email at Stuart.HEGGS@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

SHE Technician - Job Profile

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

For more information about the job, view links, download attachments and apply please click on the Apply Now button. 

Closing date for applications: 2025-06-01

Salary: £29,093 - £35,235 per annum

Hours Per Week: 37.00

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