Summary
The apprentice is a developmental position learning about HSE legislation. During the apprenticeship, you will work a 5-day week, inclusive of 1 day per fortnight for study via virtual classroom with RGH provider. The hours are flexible to the business needs. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a level 3 qualification in HSE.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
Hours
During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per fortnight for study via virtual classroom with an external training provider. The working hours are (with flexibility to suit business needs).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
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
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
* Work to gain basic understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations and management systems
* Running projects that add real impact and value across the wider European team
* Provide support across the HSE team with accident/incident investigations
* Learning skills in risk management and helping to implement continuous improvement projects
* Build an understanding of HSE culture and help drive improvements across the region
* Participate in health and safety inspection and audit programs
Where you’ll work
Rutherford Drive
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 6AN
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
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
* Obtained equivalent of GCSEs in Math’s and English grade C/4 or above and have been a UK resident for 3 years or above
* Must have a full UK driving license
* Be able to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm but also be able to build partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
* Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
* Being proficient in various IT systems and software and demonstrating a keen eye for accuracy and precision
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Math's (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
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience