Apprentice Health and Safety Technician
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
London (SE9 2UG)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 April 2025
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Summary
Support the Health and Safety team at a vibrant university, gaining practical experience while working towards a recognised Level 3 qualification. Help promote a safe campus for staff, students, and visitors. A great opportunity to start your career in health and safety.
- Wage
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£21,199 a year
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 27 hours per week
27 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 19 June 2025
- Duration
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1 year 8 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assist with fire and health and safety inspections across university buildings and accommodation
- Support the delivery of health and safety training sessions for staff and students
- Help investigate incidents and update reports using the university's reporting system
- Review and update health and safety information and risk assessments
- Attend fire drills and provide feedback on outcomes
Where you’ll work
Southwood Site, Avery Hill Campus
Avery Hill Road
London
SE9 2UG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HIGH RIDGE TRAINING
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
- Level 3 Safety, health and environment technician apprenticeship standard
- Monthly remote lessons delivered via Microsoft Teams (approx. 3 hours)
- Apprentice remains in the workplace for training
- Minimum of 6 hours off-the-job training per week
- Tripartite progress reviews held every 3 months
- Functional Skills taught if required (1 hour per month)
Supported by 1.5 hours of weekly self-study
More training information
- Delivered through a structured remote learning programme via Microsoft Teams
- Led by experienced tutors with regular guidance and support
- Combines knowledge-based learning with practical application
- Includes monthly online sessions and guided self-study
- Regular progress reviews to track development and achievement
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this company
The University of Greenwich is a diverse and inclusive institution committed to delivering high-quality education, research, and professional development. With a strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and sustainability, we provide a vibrant and supportive environment for staff, students, and visitors across our historic and modern campuses.
After this apprenticeship
This qualification also provides a strong foundation for roles such as Health and Safety Advisor, Fire Safety Officer, Compliance Assistant, or Facilities Coordinator, across a wide range of industries.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HIGH RIDGE TRAINING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317206.
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