Posted By srd
I am shortly going for an interview for the position of a local authority health and safety inspector.

I have never applied for a LA position before, but I read somewhere on the Internet that LA's can use a test or presentation as part of the interview process.

This wasn't mentioned in the job description / person specification information, so can I assume that this will not be part of the interview in this case?

Also, as the job will involve a lot of travelling and a car is not provided, I assume that there will be some sort of car allowance?

Stephen.

Posted By MT
I agree that if a presentation was required at interview, then you would have been notified in advance so that you had time to prepare.

Allowances and mileage rates can vary greatly, as lump sum here is approx £68 per month with 35.1p per mile, although due to change for the worse with the introduction of Single Status.

Ask for details of the allowance and mileage rate available at your interview. Also ask if you are liable for your insurance excess in the event of having an accident whilst travelling on business, or if the authority will contribute in any way. The monthly lump sum can seem good, but when you add up insurance, tyres, servicing, depreciation etc, the car owner certainly doesn't benefit in the long run.

Posted By srd
Thanks for you replies so far.

Does anyone know if the pay for a Council Health and Safety Inspector is likely to be adversely affected by the pay restructuring that is to take place soon?

Stephen.

Posted By CRT
Hi,

as the previous posters have indicated, you may be asked to answer questions based on a scenario - to see if you can "think on your feet".
You would get a mileage allowance - some LA`s pay essential user with a monthly lump sum and reduced mileage figure, other pay casual user with no lump sum but slightly more per mile.
As for single status, depends on what LA you are with - there a wide range of salarys paid to non eho`s - i use this term because there are so many job titles - consequently the effects of SS may vary, i know of LA`s where eho`s have been down graded ( with pay protection) and others where they have remained the same - not sure why when all LA`s are supposedly using the same format.
On a positive note, most LA`s have good terms and conditions, will support career progression etc. The only downside is that you can get a bit "institutionalised" towards the enforcement side.

Good luck

Colin