Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Location
Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Summary
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an Accident Investigator to enhance our Health and Safety Team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You'll join us on a Casual Ad-hoc Agreement, and will receive a competitive hourly rate of £18.53 per hour for any work undertaken.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.
About the role:
As our Accident Investigator, you will conduct assigned Level 3 & significant Level 2 safety event / near miss investigations in order to identify the root cause and key learning. This will support the Service drive for staff safety and promote a positive safety culture through the investigation and learning from these accidents, incidents and near misses. Additionally, you will act as Level 3 Safety Event / Near Miss Investigator for the Service as required.
Find out more:
Key responsibilities of an Accident Investigator:
- Undertaking the investigation of Safety Events / Near Misses as directed.
- Carrying out site visits, safety inspections/audits, meetings as necessary as part of the investigation process.
- Liaising with HR Managers / Officers, the Occupational Health Department, and the Risk Manager on all Safety Events where there is an actual loss or loss potential.
- Liaising with the Head of Organisational Assurance where there are issues that could affect the Health, Safety and Welfare of operational personnel.
- Attending exercise and debriefing sessions as part of the investigation as requested.
- Assisting with the production of safety critical messages or supporting communications to reduce the risks identified within the investigation.
- Liaising directly with Service personnel or 3rd parties as part of the investigation.
- Ensuring the Estate / Fleet and Engineering / Academy departments are informed for all property / fleet / training risks and that these are given a suitable priority, including findings that pertain to these departments.
- Updating the safety management system with their findings, uploading evidence as necessary.
- Maintaining security and confidentiality of information, whether computer based or otherwise in line with legislation, i.e. Data Protection Act / GDPR and all related DSFRS Policies.
- Maintaining professional knowledge by networking, attending training courses and reviewing professional publications.
- Actively promoting the Service's Core Values and complying with Equality, Diversity and all Service policies.
- Performing tasks in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
What we are looking for in our Accident Investigator:
- Up to date knowledge of Fire and Rescue Service activities.
- Holder of a Senior Accident Investigator qualification.
- Experience as a senior accident investigator, with evidence of conducting complex investigations.
- Experience in reviewing Health and Safety policy and processes.
- Experience of working with managers and staff at all levels.
- Proven background of working in a Senior Investigator role.
- Excellent oral written communication skills (including comprehensive and accurate report writing).
- High level problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of the principles of Risk Assessment, 'safe person' concept and dynamic and systematic risk assessment.
- Competent and proficient in the delivery of information and in the use of related (ICT) skills (Microsoft suite).
- Current valid driving licence; able and wiling to travel throughout the Service area and, if required, beyond these boundaries.
Closing Date: 2359hrs 22 March 2024
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Accident Investigator please click "apply" today, we would love to hear from you.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Experience as a Senior Accident Investigator with evidence of conducting complex investigations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including comprehensive and accurate report writing).
- High-level problem solving and analytical skills
- Up to date working knowledge of Fire and Rescue Service activities.
- Holder of Senior Accident Investigator qualification.
- Ability to set personal targets, to be self motivated, caring and sensitive where conditions require.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find below the word document "essential criteria for completion". Please download this document and complete it with your evidence in relation to the above criteria. You can then upload this where requested when completing your application.
Please note that the evidence you upload using the document below should not exceed a maximum of 2000 words in total.
The evidence you submit in relation to the the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist the applications received.
Our values
As a Service and as individuals:
- We are proud to help
- We are honest
- We are respectful
- We are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.
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£18.53 per hour
