Safety Supervisor

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Principal duties are to ensure the safety of family, their guests and all members of staff in a private residence, grounds and associated facilities.
• The Safety Supervisor will take lead in implementing the Safety Policies throughout the Company and Estate and constantly monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
• Manage a team of up to 5 Safety Officers, schedule their work hours and assign duties to them, in accordance with departmental priorities and policies.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all personnel are given a safety briefing, orientation and appropriate training as part of their induction upon arrival on site and maintain accurate records of training given.
• Respond to fire alarms and medical emergencies and manage the crisis in a calm and efficient manner, whether firefighting, first aid or evacuation is demanded.
• The Safety Supervisor will develop a program of inspections and checklists with the support of the Safety Officers to ensure that all fixed and portable firefighting equipment and life‑saving appliances are in good operational condition and serviced in accordance with international legislation and manufacturers recommendations.
• The Safety Supervisor also acts as an assistant to the Senior Technicians, 2IC and Chief Technical Officer and provides support to Estates on‑site personnel with respect to maintenance issues associated with safety equipment and overseeing all operations by external contractors, paying particular attention to quality of work and applicable Health & Safety Legislation.
• The Safety Supervisor coordinates with the Safety Officers and Senior Estate personnel for the continued monitoring and inspection of firefighting equipment, life‑saving appliances and first aid equipment. Keeping contents of first aid kits updated and ensuring all safety equipment is fully operational at all times is essential.
• The Safety Supervisor must take the lead in implementing applicable parts of the Estates Operations Manual and regularly conduct document reviews and risk assessments to ensure all safety‑related paperwork and emergency response planning is up to date.
• Conduct onsite training and employee induction to ensure that all personnel are familiar with their responsibilities and fully aware of the safety systems, routines and procedures.
• Assist staff to prepare Estate specific safety procedures and checklists required by Operations Manual and Policies.
• Attend all meeting with CPPA and their contractors, where safety is a point of discussion.
• Attend visits by CPPA Safety Officers and Royal Clinic Inspectors.
• Produce templates to ensure that day‑to‑day operations where risk is involved are documented and agreed safety procedures are complied with. The Safety Supervisor will also prepare templates for the reporting of accidents or incidents and for daily, weekly and monthly reports to superiors.
• The Safety Supervisor will review all document returns of a safety nature (Safety Officer reports and accident/incident accounts).
• Acknowledge Incident reports from all departments and assist/follow up to close out.
• The Safety Supervisor will organise, manage and form part of the emergency response team during an emergency.
• Train Safety Officers to manage emergency situations, including fire, accident and injury.
• First response for fire alarms
• Emergency first aid response to accidents and personal injury
• Carry out routine inspections of the swimming pools and water features to ensure all safety‑related equipment is in a good state of repair and complies with manufacturers and legislative servicing schedules.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a good level of communication and a high standard of service for Estate Heads of Department and the Estate Owners representatives and personnel.
• Implement and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy and recognised good working practices. Ensure that all personnel working in an area under your jurisdiction are fully trained, equipped and compliant.
• Assist the management and other personnel in…