Job Opportunity – Trainee Fire Risk Assessor

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We are a leading safety company dedicated to setting new standards in fire risk assessments. We’re on the lookout for a skilled Trainee Fire Risk Assessor to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about safety, love a good challenge, and want to make a real impact, this is the role for you.

At Delyn Safety UK Ltd, based in Mold – Flintshire, we undertake fire risk assessments within a range of business sectors across North and Mid Wales and surrounding counties in England. With an increase in demand, we are currently looking to recruit a trainee fire risk assessor who is keen to develop and support us in continuing to build our business that offers an enviable service to both our existing and new customers.  Ongoing training and CPD is provided.  If you’re a positive, proactive and ambitious person then please apply.

 

Role overview

A member of the Fire Risk Assessment team, who will deliver on various projects, schemes and individual assessments for our growing client portfolio.

 

Key tasks

  • Driving to sites across the region, conducting fire risk assessments in all commercial buildings – Care Homes, Pubs, Restaurants, Retail Outlets, Factories, HMOs, Hotels, Offices etc
  • Helping companies across the region to make sure their premises are up to the current fire regulations.
  • Providing solutions to companies on how they  can reduce the potential fire hazards at their premises.
  • Typing up and finalising the reports.
  • Speaking with business owners or health and safety managers and providing feedback on the findings and actions of their fire risk assessment.

 

Requirements

An ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar role, currently on a Fire Risk Assessors register and hold some of the following qualifications:

  • Level 3-4 in Fire Risk Assessments
  • IFE Membership or IFSM Membership or equivalent
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety

Plus:

  • Driving Licence
  • IT literate with an ability to learn new systems
  • You must be able to work well on your own, but also as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Good decision making and problem-solving skills
  • High level of organisation and ability to manage own workload

 

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

Salary: From £25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week (Monday to Friday)

Benefits:

  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Hybrid working
  • Sick pay

 

How to Apply: In the first instance, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to info@delynsafety.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 16th February 2024

 

 

Mike Joy, Delyn Safety, collecting Gold award

Delyn Safety are One of Ten Welsh organisations to strike Gold at Hensol Castle

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Ten employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony at a Welsh Castle.

The 10 employers from across Wales were recognised for the outstanding support they give to the Armed Forces Community at the awards ceremony held at Hensol Castle on 23rd November.

The glittering awards evening began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music from Cerys Rees regimental harpist of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh. Guests were also entertained by The Band of the Prince of Wales during the evening.

The compère for the evening was Sian Lloyd, with the welcome address given by Hannah Blythyn MS Deputy Minister for Social Partnership.  The opening address was given by Brigadier Nick Thomas CBE Commander 160th (Welsh) Brigade, Head of the Army in Wales.

The keynote address was given by Rear Admiral Steven McCarthy, Ships Director Operations and Capability Integration at Defence Equipment and Support.

Recipients from Wales were:

  • Allan Morris Transport Limited
  • Coleg y Cymoedd
  • Delyn Safety UK Limited
  • Myddelton College Ltd
  • Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, Ltd
  • Sofit Group Ltd
  • Therapies4services C.I.C.
  • Transport for Wales
  • Velindre University NHS Trust
  • Worthington and Jones Limited

 

The awards were presented jointly by Rear Admiral Steven McCarthy, Brigadier Nick Thomas CBE and Air Officer Wales, Air Commodore Adrian Williams OBE.

Mike Joy, Managing Director at Delyn Safety said: “We are extremely proud as an organisation to have achieved the ERS Gold Award and recognise the invaluable skills, dedication, and unique perspectives that military veterans, reservists, and their families bring to our organisation. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.”

Director of People and Culture at Coleg y Cymoedd, Julie Rees said: “We are delighted that our support of the armed forces has been recognised with a Gold Award. We hope to see the college Armed Forces Network grow and to increase our provisions for armed forces veterans and Reservists as part of our DERS award in the future.”

Karl Gilmore, Rail Infrastructure Director & Armed Forces Champion at Transport for Wales said:  “At Transport for Wales we continue to support our Armed Forces Community and are proud to have achieved Gold status of the Employer Recognition Scheme.  By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we acknowledge, understand and support those who have served in the Armed Forces or continue to do so in a Reservist capacity, their families or those who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, should be treated with fairness and respect in the community, society and the workplace.”

Awarded by the Ministry of Defence, the Employer Recognition Scheme formally recognises organisations that employ and support those who serve in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. Across the UK, 193 organisations received the Gold award this year.

To win the Gold award, organisations must provide 10 extra paid days leave for Reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, Reserves, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, as well as spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

Organisations must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.

Mr Tony Fish, the MOD’s Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales said, “We’re delighted that so many employers in Wales have been recognised with this Gold Award.”

The Employer Recognition Scheme was launched in 2014 by the then Prime Minister David Cameron to recognise employer support for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant and the full spectrum of Defence personnel. This includes the Reserves, service leavers, cadets, spouses and wounded, injured and sick.

 

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. More information about the Armed Forces Covenant and how to get involved is available here.

2023 marks the tenth year of the award scheme. To find out more about the ERS and how your organisation could support Defence personnel in the workplace through the Armed Forces Covenant contact:

  • Tony Fish, Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales, wa-reed2@rfca.mod.uk Mold Office. Tel: 01352 755309 Mob: 07508 193902.
  • Craig Middle, Regional Employer Engagement Director for South Wales, wa-reed@rfca.mod.uk Cardiff Office Tel: 02920 375 734 Mob: 07970 493086

 

Delyn Safety UK recognised with ERS Gold Award

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Delyn Safety UK Ltd is proud to announce it has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award – the highest level of award offered by the scheme.

193 organisations have been awarded the Gold Award 2023 and within Wales, Delyn Safety is one of just 10 organisations to receive the award.

The ERS encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.

Mike Joy, Managing Director at Delyn Safety said:

“We are extremely proud as an organisation to have achieved the ERS Gold Award and recognise the invaluable skills, dedication, and unique perspectives that military veterans, reservists, and their families bring to our organisation. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.”

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, the highest badge of honour, recognises the positive role that employers play in supporting the Armed Forces community.

This year, organisations across a range of sectors including transportation, education, finance, and healthcare have been recognised in the awards. Of the Gold Award winners, 28% are either micro or small sized organisations, while 47% are large organisations with over 500 employees. This not only demonstrates the importance of the Covenant, but the skills and benefits that ex-service personnel can bring businesses.

Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, Dr Andrew Murrison said:

“I would like to thank all the organisations that have been recognised in this year’s awards. I’m delighted that we have seen so many organisations recognised with a gold award. Their continued support demonstrates the unique benefits and strengths that our Armed Forces community can bring to the workplace.”

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, delivered by Defence Relationship Management has a current total of 641 holders. Organisations must reapply every five years to retain their Gold Award status.

To win a Gold award from the Ministry of Defence, organisations must provide 10 extra paid days leave for reservists, and have supportive HR policies in place for reservists, veterans, Cadet Force adult volunteers and the spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

They must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community, by encouraging other organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage with the Employer Recognition Scheme.

For more details of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme visit: https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/support-and-advice/businesses/

 

CITB Doubles Grants for Short Courses!

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The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) latest Construction Skills Network report highlights that 224,900 workers will be required over the next five years to meet the demands of the construction industry. To help employers tackle the skills shortage of workers across the industry, and to address rising costs, CITB has made changes to its grants from April 2023.

CITB has announced that from 1st April 2023, CITB grant rates for short courses will double!

 

Does the CITB grant pay courses in full?

From 1st April 2023, if a delegate completes a short course, you can claim £60, £140 or £240 per delegate, depending on what tier CITB class the course as.

 

Am I eligible for the CITB training grant? 

To apply for this grant, you must be a CITB registered company and be up to date with your Levy Returns.

You can find out more information on the CITB website at www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/what-s-new-in-the-grants-scheme

 

What do CITB determine as a ‘short course’? 

The training must also be focused around improving skills across the construction industry. CITB class a short course as training that lasts from 3 hours to 29 days.

 

Which Delyn Safety courses are claimable under the CITB Grant?

For upcoming course information including dates and locations: https://bookwhen.com/delynsafety

 

Read more at CITB: https://www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/news-events-and-blogs/citb-to-invest-over-100m-in-grants-to-train-construction-workers-this-year/

Gwynedd Health and Safety Construction Student Awarded Best in UK

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Centre for Infrastructure, Skills & Technology (CIST) – Busnes@LlandrilloMenai along with NEBOSH delivery partner Delyn Safety UK Ltd are delighted to announce that Tesni James has been awarded The Ian Whittingham Award for the Best Candidate in the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).

 

Tesni achieved the award after gaining 93% in the exam, the highest score in the UK for the year.

Tesni chose to complete the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management Construction (UK) qualification due to her interest in health and safety and the high-risk nature of working within the construction industry.  As a Director at Tom James Construction Services Ltd, the family business, along with her husband, people’s health and wellbeing has always been important to Tesni.

 

Tesni explains: “Staff wellbeing is of the highest importance to us and ensuring that we are doing everything that we can to promote safety in the workplace and that employees go home each day safely to their families. Being able to complete this standard of health and safety training over the last two years has made it possible for me to further develop and become competent in managing the health and safety side of the business.

 

“We as a company, are accredited with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. We have a great team and I think that positive health and safety culture starts from management’s positive attitude. I am always eager to learn and very keen on employee’s development through training, gaining experience to become competent in all roles.”

 

Tesni applied for the NEBOSH course using the Personal Learning Account (PLA), a programme funded by Welsh Government which allows those who meet the criteria to access free courses and professional qualifications that develop skills and help individuals progress in their career.  Access to PLA funding gave Tesni the confidence to leave her previous work as a Social Worker to work full-time in the family business and develop her career within the Construction industry.

 

On asking how it felt to win the award Tesni said: “It feels amazing! I didn’t believe the news that I was the highest achiever when I first read the email.  Coming from a small town and running a small family business, it feels unreal.  I am so proud; I am a true believer that if you put the time, effort and learning into anything, you can achieve your goal.

 

“I must admit, it also felt great being a woman winning the Award for the best candidate in the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management in Construction Certificate, as it is well documented that it is only between 11-15% of women currently working within the construction industry, and I have now added to that statistic.”

 

Tesni added: “The flexibility with studying the courses online has been great for me living in a rural area, I could complete full days of training, weekly online from home. The information learned through the course was really interesting, and it is always good reflecting on good and bad practice and discovering new and different ways of completing construction work. I have had the pleasure of meeting several Delyn Safety Trainers who have supported me in completing my courses and I am eager to continue with my studies and continue to make health and safety a positive priority in our business with our great team.”

 

Tesni has now progressed to studying the NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals with Delyn Safety UK Ltd and also has the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate in her sights as the company is also concentrating on reducing carbon emissions.

 

Mike Joy, Delyn Safety UK Ltd Managing Director said of Tesni’s success, “Everyone at Delyn Safety is extremely proud of Tesni.  She thoroughly deserves this accolade following the amount of time and effort that she puts into her study.  It is a pleasure to watch Tesni’s journey and to see how much she cares about the health and safety of her employees.”

 

Gareth Hughes, Centre Manager CIST & Innovation added: “Tesni is an inspiration to all. It is fantastic to see that the Personal Learning Account has been utilised to support Tesni through her journey in the construction sector and look forward to supporting her in the future.”

 

If you are interested in undertaking a NEBOSH qualification, then you can find out more here including details of applying for PLA.   

 

Read Tesni’s case study here:  Management teams must lead by example and practice what they preach – NEBOSH

Keeping your new starters safe

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January might be all about fresh starts and New Year’s resolutions but there’s definitely a sense of new beginnings in September too. For lots of people it’s a time of change; as well as all the children moving into their new forms or schools, there are also many school and further education leavers about to move into jobs.

If you’re one of the businesses taking on new starters, you’ll probably be thinking about their induction. There’s always a lot to cover; inductions provide an introduction to the company as well as explaining terms and conditions of employment, policies and procedures that apply when you’re in (or want time off from!) work, employee facilities…the list goes on.

And one item on the list that’s absolutely essential is the health and safety induction. There will be some environments where it’s obvious that in depth safety induction training is required straight away. But in a low risk environment, the need may not feel as immediate. Yet without question there are always hazards that everyone must be aware of from the moment they start.

Bear in mind that one of the most at-risk groups for accidents or incidents is new starters.  It’s likely they’ll have little to no experience of working in any workplace, let alone yours, and it’s very possible they will never have had any formal health and safety training at all. So even in low risk environments it’s really important that a full health and safety induction is carried out early on.

What should you include in your Health and Safety Induction?

You’ll need to cover the generic issues that apply to all employees; for example your company’s health and safety policies and procedures. You must make new starters aware of what to do in emergency situations and what to do in the event of injury. Your induction will also need to make new starters aware of all the specific risks and hazards they may encounter in their new role and what they must do to minimise them. You’ll also need to make them aware of their responsibilities when it comes to working safely to avoid endangering others.

Beyond the Induction

The induction’s a vital starting point but it’s very likely that, to fully understand all their safety responsibilities and how to work safely, you’ll need to provide your new employees with further training within the first few weeks and months. Even in low risk environments like offices you must make sure health and safety remains at the top of the agenda. Hazards like fires are a risk to all so it’s worth considering getting new starters to attend a course that covers the basics of fire safety; subjects covered will include topics like the importance of fire drills, the employee’s role in fire prevention and what to do if a fire breaks out.

And consider how many fire extinguishers you have versus how many employees you have who know how to use them safely – then think about providing your new starters with some practical training (and your current employees too while you’re at it!). Delyn Safety can run practical fire extinguisher training and other fire safety courses at your premises; contact us to discuss your requirements.

Following on from that, there are plenty of excellent courses available as your new starters become more established and need to further develop their health and safety awareness and knowledge. If you need to arrange further safety training, or could benefit from some advice about suitable courses, get in touch with us and we’d be delighted to help.

Delyn Safety Awarded Defence Silver ERS Award

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Delyn Safety are proud to have received the Defence Silver ERS Award for our support of the Armed Forces community.

 

21 Ministry of Defence Silver ERS Award winners in Wales 

 

We’re delighted to announce that an amazing 21 organisations in Wales have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2022.

 

This follows hot on the heels of our recent announcement of 12 Gold ERS awards across Wales.

The prestigious Defence Silver ERS Award recognises employers who have actively demonstrated their support for the Armed Forces community through implementing practical policies in the workplace.

The 21 winners will be invited to receive their award at a special event in Cardiff in September.

Congratulations to:

  • Alert Logic UK Ltd
  • Allan Morris Transport Limited
  • Bangor University
  • Ceredigion County Council
  • Clecs Media CYF
  • Delyn Safety UK Ltd
  • Dyfed Powys Police
  • EAS Wales – Medical & Rescue
  • Excel Civil Enforcement Ltd
  • Fantom Factory Ltd
  • Merthyr Tydfil CBC
  • Myddleton College
  • Pembrokeshire County Council
  • Regiment Training Group Ltd
  • Safety-Counts Ltd
  • Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd
  • So Fit Group Ltd
  • Tanglewood Group Ltd
  • West Cheshire & NW Chamber of Commerce
  • Wurkplace Limited
  • Your North

Under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, employers support Defence personnel and encourage others to do the same. The scheme has three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold for organisations that pledge, demonstrate and advocate support for Defence and the Armed Forces community.

To achieve Silver, organisations must proactively demonstrate that the Armed Forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged as part of their recruitment policies. They must also actively ensure their workforce is aware of their positive policies towards Defence people issues for Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

Mr Tony Fish, the MOD’s Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales said, “I am delighted that we can announce 21 Silver ERS 2022 award winners for Wales. Despite the pressures of the last few years, these companies have taken the time to ensure our Armed Forces community is supported.”

2022 marks the ninth year of the award scheme. To find out more about the ERS and how your organisation could support Defence personnel in the workplace through the Armed Forces Covenant contact:

  • Tony Fish, Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales, wa-reed2@rfca.mod.uk Mold Office. Tel: 01352 752782 Mob: 07508 193902.
  • Audrey Hamilton- Nealon, Regional Employer Engagement Director for South Wales, wa-reed@rfca.mod.uk Cardiff Office Tel: 02920 375 734 Mob: 07970 493086

To find out more about the Employer Recognition Scheme and how your business can benefit from supporting the Armed Forces Community visit here