Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprentice

Assist, 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 and present findings to the Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Manager You will engage with all aspects of the business to support the embedding of a culture that is open, honest and improves where required You will work closely with the Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Manager (SHE&R Manager) and the site management team.  You will assist them in delivering safety advice and provide support to the wider college team, engaging with students, visitors and contractors creating a safer environment Ensure Darlington College is fully compliant with its duties arising from legislation, codes of practice, conditions of insurance and conditions of funding regarding health and safety Assist the SHE&R Manager to monitor and evaluate all health and safety activities across the college, ensuring all policies and procedures related to health and safety are implemented and maintained to protect students, staff and visitors Conduct health and safety inspections and audits across the college Assist in the administration and investigation of reported incidents Assist in the creation and review of risk assessments throughout the college, working with departments Promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace Actively promote the wearing of protective equipment (PPE) by staff, students and visitors Monitoring of COSHH assessment and data sheets. To ensure college COSHH database is kept up to date Keep up to date with new legislation and to have a working knowledge of all the Health and Safety Executive legislation and developments affecting FE sector Take part in Safety, Health and Environment Committee meetings Undertake relevant CPD and updating of your skills and knowledge as appropriate Comply with all College Policies and Procedures in particular those relating to Finance, Human Resources, Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Undertake regular College first aid cover and cover for absences as and when they occur Induction to H&S for new starters in the absence of the Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Manager Compilation of periodic newsletters for staff Assist in the preparation of drill and training required in line with college emergency procedures. Collecting feedback and presenting to Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Manager Assist in environmental planning, improving record keeping and see active and measurable progress on the Climate Action Road Map for FE Colleges from ‘Emerging’ to ‘Established’

Training:
Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprentice Level 3 Location - Darlington College, Haughton Road, Darlington DL1 1DR Working 5 days per week with support from Hartlepool College

Training Outcome:
You will gain a level 3 qualification and professional experience Ability to join the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) Skills and knowledge to progress to higher-level roles in the safety field

Employer Description:
Here at Darlington College we provide a huge variety of courses to suit the ambitions of every single student. Whether you are leaving school, considering a return to education, looking to enhance your career development, an employer seeking training for your employees, or simply want to learn for fun – we have a course for you. Our college is a state-of-the-art facility which offers varied learning with inspirational teaching from a wealth of experienced tutors.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Efficient,Concern for accuracy,Prioritise workload,Work independently,High standard of work,Work to deadlines,Flexible,Understand workplace safety,Customer service,Safeguarding commitment