Health, Safety and Estates Apprentice

Through your apprenticeship, you will develop a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and estates management practices while contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation.

The tasks below will be undertaken as required and as training progresses:

Health and Safety;

• Support in carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments.
• Support in the reviewing fire procedures in line with legislation.
• Support in the promotion of a positive culture of health and safety and raising awareness of health & safety across the college.
• Support and assist in investigations of accidents.
• Support in the coordination of first aid and fire marshal representatives and ensure that all health & safety-related qualifications for employees are valid and up to date.
• Support in the administration of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
• Support in ensuring student trips and visits can go ahead safely by supporting with planning and documentation.
• To support in the ensuring events such as college open evenings and performances run safely.
• To be part of the First Aid and Fire Marshall team.
• Working closely with support the Deputy Head of Estates (Health and Safety) to undertake any other duties that may be required.

Estates and Facilities;

Assist with the administration of the compliance tracker and any necessary remedial administration.
• Using the finance portal to add purchase orders onto the system for contractors.
• Assist and work with the wider estates team on any task that arise.

Personal Development;

• To undertake staff development and attend staff meetings as required and requested.
• To undertake continuous professional development.
• To work towards the NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety.

Additional Duties;

• To meet the individual needs of all stakeholders.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults at the college.
• To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.

Training Outcome:

The apprentice will be able to apply for roles internally within the college.

Employer Description:
Riverside College is a further education college based over two sites in Widnes, Cheshire, England. This is a great opportunity to work in a College rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Working Hours :
8.30-5pm Monday to Thursday (30 minute lunch) 8.30-2pm Friday (30 minute lunch)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Initiative,Positive and friendly,Identify customer needs,Respond to customer needs,Attentive to individual needs,Flexible,Willing to respond to change,Proactive approach,Able to work under pressure,Able Microsoft Office user