Health & Safety, Operational Assurance Technical Support Officer

Merseyfire; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and rescue service is seeking a Health and Safety Support Officer to assist in technical and administrative tasks. The role involves planning and monitoring safety measures to minimize risks and requires collaboration with various stakeholders. Competitive benefits include flexible working, generous holiday, and access to health and wellbeing services.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years)

Access to a free on-site gym

Participation in a Local Government Pension scheme

Health & Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining databases and administrative systems.
• High accuracy in technical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Health and Safety Technical Officer with technical support.
• Plan and monitor protective measures to minimize operational losses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for safety initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Database management

Job description

About The Role

This position involves assisting the Health and Safety Technical Officer by providing technical and administrative support to the Health and Safety and Operational Assurance departments.

The role includes planning, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing protective and preventative measures to minimize operational losses, occupational health issues, accidents, and injuries.

It requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, high accuracy, attention to detail, and experience in maintaining databases and administrative systems.

We offer a competitive package with benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements around a 35-hour workweek
• Flexitime with up to 3 days of flexi per month
• 23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years), plus Bank holidays and 2 extra days
• Access to a free on-site gym
• Secure parking and staff canteen
• Participation in a Local Government Pension scheme
• Health & Wellbeing services

Closing date for applications: midnight Tuesday 3^rd June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 18^th June 2025

About Us

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is dedicated to public safety and emergency response, serving Merseyside's diverse communities with professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond, ensuring public safety and proactive community engagement.

Our teams work across urban, industrial, and rural areas to provide fire and rescue services, enforce safety regulations, and deliver prevention and education programs.

PENSION CONSIDERATIONS

It is your responsibility to check for any implications regarding the Annual and Lifetime Allowances, which could result in tax charges. Further information is available from the Pensions team or the Pension Administrator website (lppapensions.co.uk).

Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.