Safety, health and environment technician Apprentice (SHE level 3 Apprenticeship)

Summary

You will be working as part of the team at our Bristol Construction Sites. These include Beaufort House, Walwyn Gardens, St Jude’s and Ropewalk and Northfield house. On a daily basis you will assist to develop, review and check on the implementation of safe systems of work and deliver training (e.g. toolbox talks & inductions).

Annual wage

£16,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

38 hours per week – Monday to Friday Salary - £16500 - £23k depending on experience

Training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

Hours

Working hours to be confirmed. Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 1 January

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will be working as part of the team at our Bristol Construction Sites. Thes include Beaufort House, Walwyn Gardens, St Jude’s and Ropewalk and Northfield house.

On a daily basis you will assist to develop, review and check on the implementation of safe systems of work, deliver training (e.g. toolbox talks & inductions), investigate incidents, analyse incident and near-miss data and present findings to the on site management team and also the Head of SHEQ.

As a Health, Safety and Environment Apprentice you will engage with all aspects of the business to support the embedding of a culture that open and honest and improves where required.

This will be achieved by working with site representative and influencing others (contractors) to see the benefit of working responsibly, understanding the legal framework and showing how safety, health and environmental management can enhance operational activities.

Duties will include:

Learning to apply a range of Information technology and interpersonal skills in order to provide an excellent service to both internal and external customers including answering incoming calls, responding to emails and assisting with some basic administrative duties
Learning to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative, developing excellent communication skills and dealing with all queries in an effective and efficient way
Learning how to accurately maintain records; both manual and computerised
Gaining a good understanding of risk assessments, safe systems of work together with policies and procedures
Undertake site visits to construction sites to check on site safety standards
Maintaining excellent levels of attendance at college/tutor sessions and successfully achieving a level 3 qualification
To always work in a “safe” way ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, best practice and continuous improvement
Always ensure actions and behaviours fully support the Trust’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Deliver SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team.
Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
Provide advice on the practical implementation of the company’s SHE policies and processes applying generic industry guidance into the context of the workplace
Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance
Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygienists and others as required and directed
Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed

Additional information / requirements:

The apprentice will be required to travel to different sites as and when required
As the role involves travel to different sites, you should hold a full clean UK driving license & preferably be a car owner
You will be required to add business use to your personal insurance policy (any associated costs would need to be met by the apprentice)

Where you’ll work

Eyes Lane,

St Judes,

Bristol,

BS2 9DU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Your training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Present and hold an audiences attention, for example when delivering SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team. Show they can sell the SHE message, have personal impact, deal with challenge, reflect on personal performance, use appropriate language for the audience
Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
Provide advice on the practical implementation of the companys SHE policies and processes applying generic industry guidance into the context of the workplace
Identify the hazards and evaluate: workplace instructions that are relevant to the individual’s job; working practices in the individual’s job that may harm themselves or others’; aspects of the individual’s job that could harm themselves or others; which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of the individual’s work present the highest risks to themselves or others; how to deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements
Support the practical application of the workplace instructions and suppliers or manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and monitoring systems demonstrating the balance between enforcement and internal support
Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance
Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them. E.g. records associated with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Hand Arm Vibration Regulations or Environmental Permitting Regulations
Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygienists and others as required and directed
Research Safety, Health and Environmental Issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations e.g. changes to Construction, Design and Management Regulations or updates to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health along with workplace instructions, making sure that information is from reliable sources
Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget
Recognise situations where the activity will benefit from contributions and expertise of other internal departments such as HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health

Your training plan

Safety, Health and Environment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace
You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout
You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

About Us! We are experts in fire-resistant, energy efficient claddings, internal and external refurbishment and planned building maintenance. We are committed to the highest standards of health and safety, with specific attention to both environmental and conservation and community. Working in both the public and private sectors, our specialists are expert and perfectly placed to deliver the right solution for your building. Our Values are Expertise, Professionalism, Innovation, Agility, Openness we these are embedded in everything we do and also how we expect our colleague to perform their roles.

After this apprenticeship

A role in a successful, dynamic company
Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues
Great future career prospects for advancement
A professional working environment

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