Health & Safety Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Technician to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Health & Safety Technician to join our small but dedicated team committed to creating a safe and supportive working and learning environment. We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated technician to support the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety procedures and compliance across the Group and to support the on-call first aid team. Responsibilities Conduct a variety of risk assessments (including workstation, personal support, maternity) and recommend appropriate adjustments to managers. Provide Health & Safety support across all sites, contributing to compliance testing, audits, and continuous improvement of safe working practices. Support the review and approval of student trips, subcontractor risk assessments, and College events to ensure safety standards are met. Contribute to the delivery and management of the College’s corporate eye care scheme. Qualifications & Experience Experience or strong interest in Health & Safety, with the ability to carry out risk assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations. Knowledge of compliance processes, audits, and safe‑working practices, with a proactive approach to maintaining high standards. Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to support multiple sites and work collaboratively across teams. Confidence in interpreting and applying H&S guidance, including COSHH and evacuation procedures. Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources. Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. Benefits A competitive pension scheme Cycle‑to‑work scheme On‑site parking Access to healthcare scheme Subsided nursery fees Up to 25 days annual leave per year Additional annual leave available Generous Maternity/Paternity pay Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development Well‑being hours Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds. The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr