Health & Safety Assistant Part Time

Position: Health & Safety Assistant – Part Time
Location: Grove

Health & Safety Assistant – Part Time

Location:

Kingston, KT1 2EE

Salary: £17,131.30 per annum (pay review August 2026)

Contract:

Permanent, Part Time (22.2 hours per week)
Working Pattern: 3 days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday, plus 1 flexible day
Join a Role That Helps Keep Our University Community Safe
KUSCO (Kingston University Service Company Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingston University, providing facilities management services across the University's diverse estate.
We are looking for a reliable, organised and safety-conscious Health & Safety Assistant to join our Estates and Asset Department.
This is an important role that supports the University's commitment to providing a safe environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors. While the position has a strong focus on fire safety compliance and fire alarm testing, the successful candidate will also contribute to wider health and safety activities across multiple sites.
If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working independently and take pride in maintaining high safety standards, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working across four campus sites, halls of residence and additional University buildings, you will assist in the delivery of health and safety compliance activities, with responsibility for carrying out a structured programme of fire safety inspections, testing and record keeping.
A key aspect of the role is the weekly testing of more than 50 fire alarm systems across the University estate, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards and internal procedures. In addition, you will support a wide range of health and safety activities including inspections, audits, reporting and risk reduction initiatives.
This is a practical and varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
What You'll Be Doing
Fire Safety Responsibilities (Core Focus)
 
* Carrying out weekly fire alarm testing across all University buildings in accordance with British Standard 5839-1 and University procedures.
 
* Testing over 50 fire alarm systems as part of a structured compliance programme.
 
* Completing scheduled fire door inspections and reporting any defects or compliance issues.
 
* Recording all fire alarm tests, inspections and observations accurately within fire safety logbooks and electronic systems, including Nimbus.
 
* Reporting faults, defects and system issues promptly through mobile reporting systems and the FM Helpdesk.
 
* Monitoring fire safety hazards including blocked escape routes, defective fire doors and the inappropriate storage of combustible materials.
 
* Supporting fire drills, fire alarm activations, fire risk assessments and fire safety audits.
 
* Liaising with fire wardens, security personnel, maintenance teams and specialist contractors to ensure effective fire safety management.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
 
* Supporting routine health and safety inspections across the University estate.
 
* Assisting with the identification, reporting and monitoring of workplace hazards and risks.
 
* Helping maintain accurate health and safety records, documentation and compliance reports.
 
* Supporting health and safety audits and inspections undertaken by internal teams and external bodies.
 
* Promoting safe working practices and contributing to a positive safety culture across campus.
 
* Assisting the wider Estates and Assets team with health and safety improvement initiatives and compliance activities.
 
* Supporting incident investigations and follow-up actions where required.
 
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of health, safety and wellbeing standards across the estate.
Associated Systems Testing
You will also undertake routine testing and checking of associated fire protection systems, including:

Smoke ventilation systems, Fire curtains, Refuge call points and Automatic door closers and door release mechanisms
To Be Successful in This Role,

You Will Have:

* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
 
* Ability to work independently and manage a structured schedule.
 
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