Apprentice H&S Technician

Fairhurst; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairhurst is seeking an Apprentice Health and Safety Technician in Glasgow, offering a supportive environment for career development in health and safety. This role includes training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on various projects while gaining qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan

Life insurance

33 days annual leave

Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Studying towards or achieved National 5 level qualifications.
• Desire to work in an engineering office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist H&S consultants with engineering drawings and risk assessments.
• Attend off-site training leading to a recognized qualification.
• Support project administration and team activities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

National 5 level English

National 5 level Mathematics

Higher Level C in Mathematics or Physics

Job description

About the Company– At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role –We are seeking an Apprentice Health and Safety Technician to join the Fairhurst team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your careers in a supportive environment under the guidance of experienced directors and a dedicated team of Health & Safety consultants, engineers and technicians. As you progress and gain experience you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Occupational Health & Safety or Civil Engineering will run over a three year period during which time you will undertake a supervised programme of training and college day release which can lead to Technical Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH) or Technician Member Technician (EngTech) Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineer (ICE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Apprentice H&S technician you will be working in a team of H&S Consultants, engineers and technicians supporting the delivery of engineering design work and H&S consultancy associated with the construction of permanent and temporary facilities for major public events. Duties may include:

• attend off-site training programme leading to a recognised qualification
• assisting a team of H&S consultants, engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings, documentation, risk assessments etc.
• production of 2D drawings using computer software
• preparation and checking of H&S risk assessments, documentation etc
• initial checking of own work
• contributing to providing solutions to design problems
• meeting agreed deadlines
• attend and participate in company activities, presentations and workshops
• keeping your training log up to date and attending training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate
• supporting the administration of projects / the team.

You will be assigned a mentor within your team who you will work and liaise closely with you in your day-to-day work

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

You should be studying towards or have achieved:

• One pass at National 5 level English.
• One pass at National 5 level Mathematics.
• One pass at Higher Level C or above in Mathematics or Physics and a pass at National 5 Mathematics would also be beneficial but not essential
• One pass at National 5 level Craft Design for Manufacture, Design for Manufacture, Graphic Design, Art or similar would also be beneficial but not essential

To be an Apprentice H&S technician you should have:

• desire to work in an engineering office environment
• willingness to achieve professional qualification e.g. TechIOSH or EngTech MICE
• good literacy
• ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times
• an interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
• ability to produce neat and accurate technical drawings
• ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
• a temperament that means you work well with other people
• excellent communication skills within a team and externally
• ability to present and explain the thought processes behind your own design work.

You should be able to demonstrate that you are:

• willing to learn
• punctual
• reliable
• self-motivated
• well presented.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• ICE, NEBOSH or similar approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional institution
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefitshere.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.