Safety, Health and Environment Apprenticeship

Summary

To support the Health and Safety Department with general administration and processes related to the Management of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Training.

Wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

From 1st April 2025, the National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £7.55 an hour.

Training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, rota to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 22 March

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

General duties including: 

Processing incoming information and updating the relevant spreadsheets such as Point of Work Assessments (POWA), Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), Tool Box Talks (TBT) etc..
Collating training information scanning in cards and certificates and updating training files, EasyBOP, training matrix, training expenditure, card issue files and spreadsheets with the current information.
Registering training courses online with Lantra and processing course paperwork. Such as printing, binding, and collating required course paperwork. Scanning in and processing of completed course paperwork. Maintaining the “Run Courses” spreadsheet.
Processing of drugs and alcohol testing paperwork.
Updating the critical supplier register, this involves contacting all suppliers on the register and ensuring that all the information we hold for them is up to date.
Creating files and processing all personal information received at induction from personnel. Updating of these files as required throughout the individual’s employment.
Printing, binding, and collating paperwork.
Scanning in of accident and incident reports and investigations.
Typing up of all investigations undertaken by the HSEQ department
Completing of all questionnaires received directly from companies, clients or our Estimators or Managers.
Maintaining websites that require our information being constantly updated such as Constructionline, Achilles, RISQS, Builders Profile etc.
Assisting with all HSEQ audits undertaken on any of our policies, procedures, or systems.
The technician will work with the management and delivery team of the organisation to advise on the statutory health, safety and environmental requirements as they affect the company’s operations.
They will assist the management team in ensuring that the legal and company SHE requirements are implemented.
On a daily basis the SHE technician 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 data and present findings to the management team.
The SHE technician will engage with all aspects of the organisation to support the embedment of a culture that ensures everyone is able to return to their family and friends unharmed every day whilst also protecting and enhancing the global land, air and water resources for future generations.

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

Where you’ll work

CONCORDE HOUSE
BESSEMER WAY
SAWCLIFFE INDUSTRIAL PARK
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 8XE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 
Block release
You will undertake the Safety, Health and Environment standard. (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/safety-health-and-environment-technician-v1-2)
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience for working in the sector.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths/English (grade 4/C)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

As our societies evolve - influenced by urbanization, increased mobility, climate change and new technology, our infrastructure is undergoing tremendous developments. We work together with customers and partners to meet the future needs of mobility and improve the infrastructure quality for everyone on the road. Our team of experts are dedicated to making life on the road safer. Through resilient road infrastructure products, in-depth expertise, vast experience and innovation as part of our DNA, we contribute to shape the future of infrastructure. As a group we offer a broad range of innovative solutions. With a strong local presence across Europe, we are always close to our customers and ensure efficient handling of projects.

https://www.saferoad-rs.com/uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Katie Westfield

katie.westfield@northlindsey.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308264.

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