Dsear Advisor

Job Introduction
Landmarc Support Services face an exciting future, we have just secured a new government funded contract of 7+3 years and are now looking for a DSEAR Advisor to join the team at Wathgill Camp, in North Yorkshire.

The DSEAR Advisor will be 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.

Main Responsibilities
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
- Wood machining workshops
- Flammable good stores
- LPG Tank farms
- Other similar installations at which a risk of an explosive atmosphere may be present
- Confirm that a DSEAR Risk Assessment has been conducted and an Explosion Protection Document compiled
- Ensuring that the control measures identified by the risk assessment are implemented and that processes are followed
- Risk Assessments and associated processes are updated when new products and new processes are introduced
- Drawing up and testing DSEAR emergency procedures on an annual basis
- Delivering and monitoring employee training in DSEAR awareness
- Conduct and monitor the inspections of plant and equipment, on assets at which a risk of an explosive atmosphere exists.
- Compilation and maintenance of the Hazardous Area Equipment Register
- Supporting the conduct of regulatory inspections and audits of DSEAR facilities
- Represent the Company, as required, in dealings with the client and senior level stakeholders
- 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 Landmarc are adhering to the DSEAR requirements as described in Call Off Schedule 30 (Health and Safety) and JSP375
- 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 demonstrated the ability to develop policies, procedures and technical implementation documents from a standing start
- You will be able to chart an effective business strategy for asset management in an environment where the way ahead is not always clear or established, making recommendations to the Management Committee
- Familiarity with DSEAR Regulations and the process of conducting or commissioning DSEAR Risk Assessments (desirable)
- Ability to create new systems and procedures and proactively establish the DSEAR management regime, where required
- Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation as it applies to the Facilities Management industry
- Have strong written, verbal and presentational communication skills
- Willingness to travel throughout your respective Region, with the potential for wider travel within the UK
- Must hold Valid UK Driving Licence (essential)

About The Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.

Package Description
Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary; in addition to this, we also offer the following main benefits, amongst many others:
**Pension**

Landmarc offers all employees an opportunity to join our company stakeholder pension scheme, whereby the company will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s salary.

**Holiday**

Employees are entitled to 25 days’ pro rata during each year of employment plus public holidays. Three extra discretionary days added to our annual leave allowances at Christmas.

Annual leave allowance will increase in recognition of your continued service.

Holiday purchase - purchase up to 10 more days’ holiday to use throughout the year.

**Other benefits**

Edenred - employee savings scheme

Annual salary review, in consultation with the recognised Trade Unions

Life assurance insured for three times your annual salary, to help the loved ones

Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training

Health Cash Plan - All employees can join. You can also add up to four