At CareCo, we make every day easier for people.
As the UK's leading mobility retailer, our goal is to make sure that everybody who needs a helping hand not only gets one, but that they get the one that works for them. A career at CareCo is about being part of a team that helps to achieve that.
Our Health & Safety Trainer and Coordinator will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation of health and safety training programs, with a key emphasis on Mechanical Handling Equipment training.
Partnering with the learning and development team to align health and safety training activities with company learning frameworks, practices, and budgets, this role will also support the Safety and Environmental Manager in safety-related tasks, including managing the SHEQ platform, investigating incidents, and recommending corrective actions.
This is a full-time permanent position, covering 37.5 hours over a Monday to Friday week, based out of CareCo’s Braintree site.
What are my responsibilities?
* Deliver and facilitate Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) training in accordance with the standards set by AITT/RTITB accrediting bodies.
* Face to face and remote learning workshops on topics including (but not limited to) Fire Marshall, First Aid, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Dangerous Goods, Racking Inspections, etc.
* Conduct general and role-specific new starter inductions, ensuring all staff understand safety requirements, and provide comprehensive inductions for new managers to ensure they are aware of their statutory responsibilities.
* Assist with, deliver, and document toolbox talks and general safety briefings.
* Identify and assess the safety training needs of the business to facilitate the design and development of comprehensive training programmes.
* In conjunction with the learning and development team, develop a wide range of engaging and informative learning materials and assessments.
* Conduct MHE observations, monitor license expirations, and coordinate with operations to ensure recertification requirements are met.
* Review incident data to recommend corrective actions and training, with a focus on MHE incidents.
* Oversee and coordinate projects to ensure all health and safety training and licensing requirements are met and maintained.
* Sourcing, commissioning, and collaboration with external specialist training providers.
* Collaborate with the compliance team to understand relevant regulations, internal practices, and learning requirements, ensuring all health and safety training needs are met.
* Identification and proposal of continuous improvement solutions.
* Proactive involvement in a range of communication/marketing activities which drive employee engagement and learning participation.
* Evaluate learning activities by collecting relevant data/information and analyse results for continuous improvement.
* Carry out safety and training related audits and maintain records.
* Assist with the management of the SHEQ software platform and provide training as necessary.
* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
* Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Review, amend, and create risk assessments and safe working procedures.
* Assist with the management and implementation of emergency procedures.
What qualifications & skills are required of me?
* Experience in a health and safety trainer role which has provided a strong understanding of safety regulations and workplace best practices.
* AITT qualification or equivalent.
* Qualified in IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable but not essential).
* Accredited and experienced training in a range of health and safety topics such as: Fire Marshall, First Aid, Mechanical Handling Equipment, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Dangerous Goods, Working at Height, Lone Worker, Spill Response etc.
* Up-to-date knowledge of the health and safety industry.
* Confident designing & delivering training face to face, virtually and via eLearning.
* Innovative with a continuous improvement and change focus.
* Ability to report and escalate regulatory & safety issues externally to regulatory bodies and to senior management internally.
What would working for CareCo offer me?
* Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with extra days when you stick with us.
* Access to our employee assistance programme, a 24-hour confidential helpline to support through any life issues.
* Access to CareMiles, our exclusive staff benefits platform, including a Cycle-to-Work scheme and multiple discounts at various high street brands and supermarkets!
* Free on-site parking and free yearly flu jabs.
* 25% employee discount.