Health & Safety Officer


Company:	Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium
Salary:	Public Sector Pension
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Highbridge, TA9 3BW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium is the organisation that manages the operations and affairs of three internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in Somerset. The main activities of the Boards are to manage water levels and flood Risk within their respective catchments for the protection of people, property and the environment.

The role of the Health & Safety Coordinator is to coordinate provision of building services and maintenance activities and all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace, including construction and operational activities in the field carried out by contractors and field teams ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

This job is fully office based at our premises in Highbridge, Somerset, with some in the field duties.

Duties will include:

Health & Safety

Implement practical and effective methods of promoting Health & Safety and safe working practices in the workplace.

Completion of weekly and ad hoc safety checks as per the Health & Safety Policy.

Conduct/organise relevant Health & Safety training for staff as required.

Manage the process for all ‘Risk Assessments’ as required by legislation

To carry out investigations into all accidents and inform the CEO immediately of all incidents reportable under R.I.D.D.O.R.

Conduct Health & Safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.

Establish contractor Health & Safety procedures.

Office & Buildings Management

Identifying, overseeing and implementing general office repairs.

Scheduling and contracting of regular building testing, checks and other maintenance services and are recorded accordingly, communicating with Employees affected as necessary.

Drafting and updating emergency plans and evacuation procedures.

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