Kingston University Service Company are now recruiting for a Health and Safety Assistant!
Health and Safety Assistant
Location: Kingston, KT1 2EE
Salary: £30,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, based on 37-hour week, Monday to Friday
We are Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO), we provide a comprehensive repair and maintenance service for systems, plant, and equipment on Kingston University sites.
Are you looking for your next step in operational health and safety? Are you keen to work in a role that combines administration, people interaction and practical on-site activity?
Our Health and Safety Assistant role could be next job for you!
You will help administer our Permit to Work system, support the Health and Safety Officer and help to shape safety procedures across our site.
In addition to this, as our Health and Safety Assistant you will be responsible for:
Permit to Work administration
* Register contractors, verify documentation and health & safety policies
* Induct on-site contractors and ensure their permits are completed, approved, and signed off
* Monitor expired permits and follow up as needed
* Keep the permit software system accurate and up to date
* Liaise with software vendors for any technical issues
Administrative support
* Assist with audits, incident reporting and training record keeping
* Attend health and safety meetings and take minutes
* Support routine safety checks via our Facilities Management system (Planon)
* Generate reports and supply audit data
Training & communication
* Run training sessions on permit-to-work systems (training provided)
* Provide general health and safety awareness training quarterly
* Help share guidance, procedures and hazard information with contractors and staff
* Report non-conformances and contribute ideas for system and safety improvements
* Work closely with the Health & Safety Officer to roll out new initiatives
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Interest in or basic knowledge of health & safety legislation
* Confident IT skills – especially with Microsoft Word and Excel
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships
* Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to manage your own workload
* Willingness to travel between university sites for audits and training (a free KU bus service is available)
It would be great if you had:
* NEBOSH, IOSH or similar qualifications
* Experience using permit-to-work systems
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Experience delivering training or presentations
Please note this job description is not exhaustive, nor is it intended to be.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this position then apply today!
Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG
Company Reg No. - SC372990 | VAT Reg No. - GB986160980
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