Health, Safety and Environment Apprentice

Stellantis

South Wirral, CH65 1AL

Closes in 24 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 December 2024


Summary

Stellantis Ellesmere Port (formerly Vauxhall) is the UK’s only completely Electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturing plant. This is a great opportunity to complete an industry recognised qualification whilst kickstarting your career in paid employment with many benefits.

Annual wage
£14,722 a year

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Salary is currently under review for a potential increase

Training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7AM-15:50AM Fri: 7AM-11AM

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

1 year 6 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

Working with the existing Wellbeing Health & Safety team the Apprentice WHSE Technician will:
• Assist with collation of Safety data and reporting of Safety KPI’s
• Support with creation of WHSE communications (notices, Course materials etc)
• Support physical safety auditing process across the site.
• Assist with process to endure legal compliance with UK H&S legislation and Stellantis corporate WH&S requirements across site.
• Attend and participate in Business Unit Safety Meetings and Leadership Safety Meetings across site.
• Support with Incident Investigation and countermeasures to avoid repeat incidents.
• Assist with administration of Health Surveillance and monitoring by liaising with our external service provider.
• Conducting field trials of PPE to determine suitability.  

Where you’ll work

North Road Industrial Estate

Ellesmere Port

South Wirral

CH65 1AL

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

RHG CONSULT LTD

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

During your apprenticeship you will undergo remote learning through live webinars, forums, one to ones with a dedicated learning coach. You will receive constant feedback and coaching through RHG’s team of experienced learning coaches. You will gain the Level 3 Safety Health and Environment Technician Standard qualification, an IOSH approved Accident Investigation Certificate (additionally level 2 in English and Maths if not previously attained). You will be eligible to apply to the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Tech IOSH status on successful completion of your programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Math & English + 3 others (grade A*/9 to C/5)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

The plant is not on a bus route, so you will require your own transport, when based at Plant.

About this company

We are Stellantis, born in 2021 and created through the merger of Groupe PSA and FCA Group. Stellantis is a provider of distinctive, exciting, and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the diversity and passion of our 300,000 people all around the world and the rich portfolio of iconic automotive brands. Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Vauxhall and Jeep are just a few of the well-known names that sit in the Stellantis family. Stellantis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay. Stellantis are also accredited with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, that recognises organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the armed forces community. If you want to make an impact and launch a career in an automotive global leader, we want to hear from you!

https://www.stellantis.com/en (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

You will be entitled to join the Company Car Scheme from your start date and will be entitled to the Company Vacation Bonus and Manufacturing Bonus. You will also be entitled to join Stellantis Perks which offers discounts with top retailers.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

During this qualification you will have the chance to gain extra qualifications such as the IOSH-Incident and investigation course.
In the future you will manage Health and Safety practises and lead a team, ensuring compliance to Health and Safety legislation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHG CONSULT LTD

Rosie Andrew Roberts (HR Business Partner) Megan Diamond (HR Support)

Rosanna.Andrews-Roberts@stellantis.com

079567929

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292149.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

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