Health, Safety & Wellbeing Technician

Ulster University; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Northern Ireland seeks a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Technician to promote a safe working environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, practical experience in health and safety, and membership in a professional body like IOSH. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to enhancing overall well-being at the University.

Qualifications

• BTEC/NVQ Level 4 or higher in a relevant subject with health and safety modules.
• Membership of IOSH or relevant professional body.
• Practical experience as an Advisor/Technician in Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the University’s Health and Safety Management System.
• Provide advice and guidance on occupational health and safety.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain health and safety records.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Risk assessments

Audits

Report production

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 4 or higher in a relevant subject

NEBOSH Certificate

A-Levels/BTEC/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Health, Safety & Wellbeing Technician

Department: Health, Safety & Wellbeing – Employee Experience

Campus: Choice of Belfast, Coleraine, or Derry~Londonderry

Salary: £33,020 - £38,805 per annum

Closing Date: 28 October 2025

Reference Number: 038406

The Role

We are pleased to announce that exciting new opportunities have arisen within our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Section. This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic team committed to promoting a safe and healthy working environment across the University.

The postholder will support a healthy and safe working environment through the provision of advice and guidance on all aspects of occupational health and safety and will contribute to the development and delivery of the University’s HSW Management System.

About You

The postholder will be required to have:

• A BTEC/NVQ Level 4 (HND) or higher in a relevant subject, which must have included health and safety modules, or another relevant professional qualification
• OR
• A-Levels/BTEC/NVQ Level 3/NEBOSH Certificate plus relevant experience in a Health & Safety role
• AND
• Membership of IOSH (or eligibility) or other relevant external professional body at Affiliate or Student Member
• Practical generalist experience as an Advisor/Technician in Health and Safety, which included undertaking risk assessments (to include reviewing), audits, inspections and producing reports
• Experience of maintaining health and safety records

Please find our employee benefits listed on our website.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.