Summary
We have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. The Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprentice will help with a broad range of tasks to manage and maintain a safe working environment for all employees, students and third parties.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
Training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 28 April
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* 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’
Where you’ll work
Central Park
Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 1DR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Present and hold an audiences attention, for example when delivering SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team. Show they can sell the SHE message, have personal impact, deal with challenge, reflect on personal performance, use appropriate language for the audience
* Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
* Provide advice on the practical implementation of the companys SHE policies and processes applying generic industry guidance into the context of the workplace
* Identify the hazards and evaluate: workplace instructions that are relevant to the individual’s job; working practices in the individual’s job that may harm themselves or others’; aspects of the individual’s job that could harm themselves or others; which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of the individual’s work present the highest risks to themselves or others; how to deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements
* Support the practical application of the workplace instructions and suppliers or manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
* Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and monitoring systems demonstrating the balance between enforcement and internal support
* Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance
* Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them. E.g. records associated with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Hand Arm Vibration Regulations or Environmental Permitting Regulations
* Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygienists and others as required and directed
* Research Safety, Health and Environmental Issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations e.g. changes to Construction, Design and Management Regulations or updates to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health along with workplace instructions, making sure that information is from reliable sources
* Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
* Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget
* Recognise situations where the activity will benefit from contributions and expertise of other internal departments such as HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health
Your training plan
* 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
More training information
* The programme will be delivered remotely with support via Microsoft Teams, phone calls, email, and visits to the workplace
* Hartlepool College attendance for teaching sessions when required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Five subjects to include Maths and English (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
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
Other requirements
Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance.