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Coleg Sir Gâr & Coleg Ceredigion have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Assistant to join the team, based at our Graig Campus in Llanelli. The role offers an excellent chance to gain experience in health and safety within an educational institution.
The successful applicant will join our estates department, responsible for reactive and planned maintenance of College buildings, large capital projects, minor works, legislative compliance, environmental management, estates data, catering, campus offices, transport, grounds maintenance, and health and safety compliance. This post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a proactive and innovative individual to be part of the Estates Department of Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion.
What you will be doing
The successful applicant will support the Health and Safety Manager and the wider estates team to promote a safe and healthy learning environment for learners, staff, and visitors. You will assist in ensuring the College remains compliant with all regulatory requirements and that risks are minimized.
You will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and training. This includes conducting risk assessments, inspections, and audits; delivering inductions and training sessions; and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards. You will assist with incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and serve as a point of contact for health and safety concerns. Collaboration with staff, students, and external agencies is essential, as is maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to continuous safety improvement.
What you will need
To be successful, you will need a degree in a relevant field (e.g., occupational health and safety or environmental health). NEBOSH, IOSH, or other equivalent health and safety certificates are desirable but not essential.
While previous experience in health and safety is not essential, you should have a good knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and regulations. You will also need to be competent in a range of IT systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to health and safety are required. Handling confidential information with strict confidentiality and the ability to work with staff at all levels are essential.
For more information or to arrange an informal meeting, please contact [emailprotected].
Please note that due to high demand, we may close the vacancy early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries, please contact [emailprotected].
Welsh Language Requirements:
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh, and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
* You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days, totaling 41 days per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years of service.
* Salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme
* Extremely generous pension scheme with 20% employer contributions
* Award-winning professional learning and development programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site car parking
* Online and in-store retail discounts
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gâr & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfill potential and achieve excellence. We seek the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity, and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Visit our dedicated page for more information.
Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, providing support and reasonable adjustments, and supporting employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions to stay in work. We also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Coleg Sir Gâr was established in 1985, became a corporate institution in 1993, and in 2013 became Coleg Sir Gâr Ltd, part of the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group. It has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff. Coleg Ceredigion was also established in 1985, became a corporate institution in 1993, merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2014, has an annual turnover of £6m, and employs about 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales, with seven main campuses including Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth, and Cardigan. It is also home to the Carmarthen School of Art, founded in 1854.
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