Summary
SPS Technologies are looking for an enthusiastic Safety, Health & Environment Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a safety-minded individual who'll have the chance to assist and support in the development and implementation of SHE improvements, including documentation review, training programmes, risk assessments and data analysis.
Wage
£15,175.68 a year
* The starting wage will be dependent upon age. * £15,175.68 is the starting wage for a 16 year old, up to £22,605.44 for a 21 + year old.
Training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm. Unpaid breaks.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 12 May
Duration
2 years
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
* Assist and support in the development and implementation of the EHS improvements.
* Research, review and update EHS documents.
* Support & assist with internal & external training programmes.
* Support, assist and undertake proactive & reactive monitoring.
* Support, assist and undertake risk assessments.
* Assist with data entry, reporting & analysis of EHS data and information.
* Support & assist with investigations and the implementation of controls to reduce reoccurrence.
* Prepare & present EHS information.
* Attend EHS meetings.
Where you’ll work
191
Barkby Road
Troon Industrial Area
Leicester
LE4 9HX
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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
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
* The apprentice will undertake the Safety, Health and Environment Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship Standard, and it will be delivered by the University of Lincoln's Holbeach Campus, the National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM).
* The apprentice will work towards obtaining the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the SHE standard.
* The apprentice will attend block release sessions virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at the NCFM campus throughout the duration of the programme.
* Training to be provided includes: hazard identification, concern reporting, incident reporting, use of PPE, first aid, fire marshall, working at height, ladder safety, COSHH awareness, electrical safety, legislation and any other in house relevant training.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4 (C) or above)
* Maths (grade 4 (C) or above)
* Science (grade 4 (C) or above)
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
* Logical
* Team working
* Willingness to learn
* Self-motivated
* Flexible
Other requirements
The successful candidate will be working on computers and be working around the plant. This would require walking around machinery, around the yard or across the units in all weather conditions.