Health and Safety Coordinator Apprentice

You will be working as part of a small team. On a daily basis you will assist to develop, review and check on the implementation of safe systems of work, deliver training (e.g. toolbox talks & inductions), investigate incidents, analyse incident and near-miss data, assign actions.

The role will provide hands on administrative support and will help shape and embed Blenheim’s H&S processes and practices. You will get to undertake real work-based projects that will reinforce your learning and that will have a demonstrable health and safety benefit.

The tasks and responsibilities detailed below summarise the current role of the H&S Coordinators and will form part of the skills and knowledge that will be worked towards during the course of the apprenticeship.

Providing support to the Head of Health & Safety and the safety team. Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety Management System. Supporting Managers to organise and record all re-occurring schedules of maintenance for vehicles, machinery and equipment, compliance checks, servicing, etc. Supporting managers by assisting with reviewing and writing risk assessments. Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents dangerous occurrences near misses and other incidents as required. Provide reports and data to key stakeholders from the Systems in place. Log and issue all training certificates where courses are provided by 3rd parties. Carry out safety audits and inspections on a routine basis across the business and agree deadlines for actions with managers. Attend and support the admin for both the Safety Executive Committee and the Safety Forum. Research Health and Safety issues and best practices from reliable sources, reviewing updates of health and safety regulations for specific working areas. Review job roles in relation to training required across the business to help ensure that we are legally compliant. Log and issue all training certificates where courses are provided by 3rd parties. Deliver Toolbox talks and Safety Induction training to staff. Train users on our systems and ensure they are utilising and recording correctly. Review policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure that they reflect current practice and that they are legally compliant. Review event risk assessments to ensure that ‘best practice’ and industry standards are used.

Training:

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Work-based delivery 
Full company induction including health and safety
20% Off-the-job time will be given for study/assignments
Monthly contact session with your PV trainer
Internal training provided by your employer and workplace mentor

Training Outcome:

Move into a role within the health and safety, working under the guidance of the H&S manager.

Employer Description:
world-class visitor attraction with a variety of cultural and sporting events, a wedding and banqueting venue, a unique filming location and producer of natural mineral water. Our vision is to be the lifeblood of the local economy, to enhance the lives of the people of Oxfordshire, to share this magnificent Palace and to conserve and protect it for future generations.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative