Join our Early Careers Programme – Health, Safety & Environment Apprentice … commencing Summer 2025
STADA Thornton & Ross is one of the UK's fastest-growing producers of consumer healthcare products including Covonia, Savlon, Nizoral, Cetraben, and Zoflora. Our Specialty and Generic medicines also address therapeutic areas including dermatology, bone health, kidney disease, and more. With more than 700 employees, we’re proud that our growth journey is supporting Britain’s wellbeing in multiple settings, including consumer healthcare, hospital, primary care, pharmacy, and homecare.
Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.
STADA UK Thornton & Ross – HSE Apprentice
Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | Fixed-Term 24 Months
We are currently searching for a HSE Apprentice to join our HSE Team, to learn and contribute to the Health, Safety, and Environment initiatives within the organization. Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will assist in implementing strategies that align with the company's values and culture, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. This role is ideal for individuals eager to develop their skills in HSE management and contribute to creating a safe and compliant workplace.
This role is specifically aimed at a GCSE or A-Level student who is looking for the first step on the career ladder. Alongside your role as the HSE Apprentice, you will undertake the 24-month Safety, Health and Environment (Level 3) Apprenticeship to achieve your qualification through a mixture of on-site and online academic learning.
How You Will Make an Impact
You will join an established HSE Team assisting in a range of HSE activities:
Awareness and Culture:
* Learn and develop an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the company to foster a culture that prioritizes effective HSE practices.
Policy Review and Improvement:
* Assist in reviewing existing HSE policies and practices to ensure they are current and meet both country-specific and STADA Global HSE SOP requirements.
* Assist the HSE department in monitoring the workplace to ensure current control measures are effective and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Data and Reporting:
* Help prepare statistical reports and monthly data in line with KPIs for the site, learning to analyse and interpret HSE data.
Improvement Plans and Training:
* Contribute to the development and rollout of site-based HSE improvement plans.
* Assist in preparing safety training materials and presenting training courses as required.
* Maintain company training records to ensure employees are qualified for relevant H&S practices (e.g., FLT, First Aid, Fire Wardens).
Induction and Compliance:
* Support HSE induction training.
* Support staff in understanding and implementing H&S policies and procedures.
Meetings and Communication:
* Learn to chair and take minutes at Health and Safety meetings, developing communication and organizational skills.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have/be:
* Educated to at least GCSE standard within the last 2 years, with passes at Grade 4 or above in English and Maths (or predicted grades if completing GCSEs in summer 2025).
* Strong interest in HSE.
* Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
* Good IT skills with a proven ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage various stakeholders in person, by phone, chat messaging, and email.
* Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
How We Care for You
At Thornton & Ross, our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
Competitive starting salary of £17,500 and an annual bonus scheme.
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
On-site subsidised canteen.
Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan.
Free winter flu jab.
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Enhanced Family Leave.
Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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