Regional DSEAR Advisor

Regional DSEAR Advisor
Location: South East
40-45k+ generous car package and benefits
The Company
Our client has worked in partnership with the Ministry of Defence for nearly two decades, providing the support services that enable our Armed Forces to live, work and train on the UK Defence Training Estate.
Their primary responsibility is to provide the support services that enable the Armed Forces to better deploy on frontline operations and return home safely.
They have a team of around 1,300 skilled and experienced employees working across the length and breadth of the UK, in a wide variety of roles. These include estate managers, project managers, operatives, military training area and range specialists, IT specialists, administrators, foresters, nature conservationists, targetry technicians and maintenance technicians to name but a few.

The role
The DSEAR Advisor is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all management controls required to meet the requirements of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) at all sites throughout their respective Regional area.
The role will be to act as the technical lead on DSEAR in support of the activities at any one establishment which may include:
- Operation of kerbside re-fuelling installations
- Battery charging workshops
- Flammable good stores
- LPG Tank farms
Duties will include:
Ensuring that a DSEAR Risk Assessment has been conducted and an Explosion Protection Document compiled and that both remain current for each facility at which an explosive atmosphere may exist
Ensuring that the control measures identified by the risk assessment are implemented and that processes are followed
Ensuring that for any tests, maintenance, inspection or works or visits carried out in areas or where DSEAR applies that approved Risk Assessments and Method Statement (RAMS) for the activities are suitable and sufficient
Ensuring adherence to the DSEAR requirements as described in Call Off Schedule 30 (Health and Safety) and JSP375

Could this be for you?
You will be an accomplished facilities management professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience at managerial level in a planned maintenance / hard FM services or Health & Safety management role.
You will have the character and ability to create new systems and procedures and proactively establish the DSEAR management regime
You will have a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation as it applies to the FM industry. Whilst this will include familiarity with the DSEAR Regulations, further training will be offered to candidates with the appropriate aptitude.
Familiarity with SFG 20 and planned maintenance systems
Familiarity with the Defence Estate and JSP375
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Why apply?
Newly awarded, government funded contract
Ongoing development opportunity
Hybrid working available
Generous package and benefits