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

 

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/

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