health and Safety Technical Assistant (The University of Edinburgh)

We are looking for a motivated person with a, preferably, scientific background to join us to support the Health and Safety Department within a role that covers not only general health and safety but also radiation protection. The post holder will act as the University’s facefit tester, to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, as well as support the management and investigation of accidents reported using our bespoke online system. They will also support the Radiation Protection Unit with the programme of radiation instrument testing and other tasks, such as the management of RETAIN, the University’s electronic system for recording the receipt, holding and disposal of radioactive materials. Although full training will be given in all of the technical tasks of the position, the post holder needs to bring enthusiasm and possess good organisational skills.

The Opportunity:

This post would be suitable for anyone with an interest health and safety who may have a laboratory or scientific background.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Motivated and enthusiastic
Interested in health and safety legislation
HND/C in Science/Engineering or equivalent work experience
Organised and able to manage own day to day schedule
Full clean driving licence
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As part of your application please upload an up-to-date CV as well as a supporting statement outlining your suitability and motivation for the role. Please include details of two referees in your CV and indicate whether or not you are happy for them to be contacted prior to interview.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family friendly initiatives , flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.