Trainee Health & Safety Adviser - Human Resources

Advertisement DetailsTrainee Health & Safety Adviser (Career Grade F-J)

Shape safer workplaces. Support essential services. Build a career to be proud of.

Shetland Islands Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Trainee Health & Safety Adviser. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a rewarding professional career within one of Scotland's most diverse organisations, helping to create safe and healthy workplaces that support essential public services.

Whether you are at the start of your Health & Safety journey, considering a career change, or have already begun working towards a relevant qualification, we would like to hear from you.

This role is best suited to individuals with a genuine interest in occupational health and safety as a long-term career. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake professional qualifications and actively engage in learning and development throughout the traineeship. This is a professional training opportunity, and we're looking for someone who is motivated to develop specialist knowledge, skills and experience in the field.

About the Role

As a Trainee Health & Safety Adviser, you will work alongside experienced professionals, receiving structured training, mentoring and support while developing practical experience across a wide range of Council services.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in areas including:

• Schools and education services
• Health and social care services
• Transport and fleet operations
• Marine and harbour operations
• Construction and property services
• Corporate and office-based environments

You will learn how to identify and assess risks, investigate incidents, develop practical solutions, provide advice and guidance, and support positive health, safety and wellbeing outcomes throughout the organisation.

No two days are the same, making this an excellent opportunity to build broad experience and a strong foundation for a successful career in Health & Safety.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

Has a genuine interest in occupational health, safety and wellbeing.

Is curious, analytical and enjoys solving problems.

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Can build positive working relationships with a wide range of people.

Is organised, reliable and committed to high standards.

Enjoys learning and applying new knowledge.

Is motivated to develop professionally and work towards recognised qualifications.

What We Offer

A structured career grade pathway from trainee level through to qualified Health & Safety Adviser.

Funded professional qualifications and training.

Mentoring and support from experienced practitioners.

Practical experience across a diverse range of services and workplaces.

Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and professional expertise.

A rewarding role that contributes directly to the wellbeing of employees, service users and the wider community.

 Join Us

Health & Safety is about more than compliance. It's about understanding how people work, influencing positive change, supporting essential services and helping ensure everyone can go home safe and well at the end of the day.

If you're motivated by learning, enjoy working with people and are looking to build a meaningful professional career, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your enthusiasm and potential. We'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you succeed.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

• The grade of this post is F/G/H/J
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Fiona Johnson - Health & Safety Manager - Phone 01595744567 or Email fiona.johnson@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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