Operations and Safety Co-ordinator

ABOUT THE COMPANY
As one of the four Agri-Tech Innovation Centres established as part of the UK Agri-Tech Strategy, Agri-EPI Centre is responding by driving the growth of agricultural technology. Supported by Innovate UK, we are committed to the delivery of research, development, demonstration and training in precision agriculture and engineering for the livestock, arable, horticulture and aquaculture sectors.

We are a member-based organisation and currently work with more than 250 members to deliver Research and Development projects in agriculture.

Agri-EPI Centre has four hubs in the UK, each of which is developing its own distinct Agri-Tech focus, based in Edinburgh, Newport in Shropshire, Shepton Mallet in Somerset, and Cranfield in Bedfordshire.

THIS ROLE
This is a great opportunity to join our Operations team, working with the Head of Operations you will provide admin support in relation to facilities, H&S and IT or a variety of operational areas. This role will involve liaising with external suppliers to ensure the building is maintained, co-ordinating H&S requirements, liaising with IT suppliers, managing our sharepoint site, and associated administration.

WHO WE NEED

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaising with external suppliers and facility management companies to ensure the building is maintained and secure including the relationship with University of Edinburgh.

Coordinate Health, Safety & Security requirements within the office, PAT testing and fire risk assessments are in place, and training of internal First Aiders & Fire Wardens is kept up to date.

Support Head of Operations on QHSE matters as required. This includes managing risk assessments and PPE.

IT coordination - including liaison with our external IT providers to ensure IT security, equipment and systems are maintained.

Manage and update, the Operations SharePoint site and assist other departments as necessary.

Work to ensure all necessary operations databases and records are kept up to date including, asset register compliance records etc.

Liaise with finance to ensure all billing, for operational matters, is invoiced in a timely manner.

WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR AGRI-EPI
This is a varied and dynamic role where no two days will be the same, you will be required to attend our state-of-the-art premises to perform your duties (in combination with flexible working), as well as visiting our other sites across the UK. As well as working with some amazing colleagues across Agri-EPI, we offer a range of other benefits to ensure our staff feel as valued as they are.

Progression and compensation:

- Annual reviews with progression opportunities and salary review annually.
- Proactive pay increases to reflect growing responsibilities.
- We will automatically enrol you into our pension scheme (we offer a 10% employer contribution).
- We provide free quality coffee and tea in all offices.

Work, rest and play:

- Our main hub offices in the UK are the Northern Hub based in Easter Bush, Roslin, the Midlands Hub based in Newport Shropshire and the Southern Hub based in Cranfield. And a state-of-the-art Dairy Development Centre in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Hot desking facilities are available at all the sites allowing staff members to work effectively wherever they are.
- You will have 35 days’ holiday a year, which includes bank holidays.
- Regular company-wide socials and smaller team lunches, dinners, breakfasts and other social get-togethers - attendance is 100% optional - if it’s not your thing, there’s no pressure.
- Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for all Agri-EPI colleagues

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Roslin, EH25 9RG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have any experience of facilities/building management and/or Quality, Health, Safety and Environment administration.

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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