Health & Safety Apprenticeship

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT APPRENTICE

SOUTHAMPTON

We are currently recruiting for a Safety, Health & Environment Apprentice to join the Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality & Training team (SHEQ & T). The apprentice will report to the SHEQ Lead and will be responsible for assisting the team in overseeing the quality of Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality. The role is based at Head Office in Southampton.

The Safety, Health and Environment Apprentice job will typically involve assisting experienced professionals in maintaining a safe working environment. This includes supporting with risk assessments, inspections, and training, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures. Apprentices will learn to identify hazards, investigate accidents, and maintain records while gaining hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge.

This apprenticeship will involve spending 80% learning on the job by getting hands-on experience, and 20% attending college and studying.

The role:

You will be responsible for supporting with the following:

• Maintaining, updating, and creating standard operating procedures and assist in the implementation of continuous improvement safety projects
• Regular reviews of risk assessments for work equipment and operations
• Ensuring all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements are followed through
• Conducting health and safety inspections, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, area inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities
• Managing and delivering SHE training
• Assisting in carrying out site safety audits in CDM areas
• Creating & delivering health & safety campaigns

In addition, as an apprentice you will be required to:

• Ensure your apprenticeship course material is completed on time and attend all sessions at the agreed intervals

• Attend additional training where required
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary to meet the apprenticeship standard and improve your skills and knowledge
• Keeping Updated on Regulations: Staying informed about changes in health and safety legislation and best practices

Qualifications:

GSCE English and Maths - Grade 4 and above minimum

Skills and Qualities:

Attention to detail: Accurately observing and recording information is crucial for safe practices

• Analytical skills: Identifying and analysing risks effectively
• Communication skills: Clearly explaining safety procedures and training to others
• Report writing skills: Documenting findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work under pressure: Maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Ability to learn and adapt: Health and safety regulations and practices are constantly evolving, so apprentices need to be adaptable and willing to learn

Learning and Development:

• On-the-job training: Gaining practical experience under the guidance of a qualified health and safety professional
• Formal training: Completing relevant qualification, NVQ Level 3 in Safety, Health & Environment which will allow the individual to achieve technical membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
• Mentorship: Receiving guidance and support from experienced colleagues

About Trant:

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, and Nuclear.

We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.

Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC s, PLC s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 750 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of GBP150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

Company Benefits;

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a safe, professional and friendly working environment. We value our employee s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

Our company benefits package includes;

• A competitive hourly rate
• 1 day per week to attend college course
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Bike to Work scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced corporate gym membership

Equal Opportunities & Diversity:

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age

Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion