Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027 - Cheltenham

GE Aerospace; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Pension (non-contributory)

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday 26 days (buy/sell option)

Job summary

GE Aerospace is offering a Health, Safety and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) in the United Kingdom. The scheme combines online learning with tutor sessions over 24 months, leading to IOSH Technician membership and a pathway to safety and environmental management roles.

You will develop skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, inspections, incident investigations and SHE KPI reporting while supporting internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• :5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) at grade C/4 or above.
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System (SHEMS)
• Identify hazards and evaluate risk
• Support SHE inspections and close out issues
• Assist investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses
• Monitor, analyse and report SHE KPI’s
• Prepare and maintain records on safety, health and environmental matters
• Assist with stakeholder relationships with local authorities
• Research SHE issues and best practices
• Review updates to health and safety regulations
• Recognise financial cost of decisions and assist budgeting
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health as needed

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Time management

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

This is a unique opportunity to complete a Health, Safety and Environmental Apprenticeship for a global Aerospace company, applying the technical skills learned in a practical environment supported by a team of experienced environment, health and safety professionals.

Role description

As part of this role, you’ll undertake and complete the Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3 through our provider High Ridge.

Overview of the scheme

This qualification is designed for the aspiring professional wishing to move into Health and Safety and Environmental Management. The successful apprentice will be eligible to apply for Technician Level membership of IOSH and as such this standard sits at the same level as the NEBOSH Certificate or NVQ Level 3

• The duration of the training is 24 months and the whole programme is online delivery with a combination of online sessions and 1-2-1 sessions with a tutor
• End-Point Assessment (EPA): Knowledge test, Project Report and Presentation, Professional Discussion
• Additional training to take place to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours in accordance with this Apprenticeship standard

Qualifications that you'll gain:

• Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician apprenticeship standard

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System
• Learn to identify hazards and evaluate risk
• Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and closing out of issues identified
• Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
• Undertake monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE KPI’s
• 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
• Assist with managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities
• Research SHE issues and best practices
• Review updates of health and safety regulations
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements

Please ensure you have achieved, or are predicted, the minimum grades below, as these are set by our academic provider. Failure to meet these grades could mean you are not eligible to join the programme.

Essential:

• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent), including Maths and English, at grades C/4 or above. Evidence of certificates must be provided.

Desired:

• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grades C or above (or equivalent)
• Confidence with Microsoft Office
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in pursuing a career in Environment, Sustainability, Health and Safety
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Self-motivation with effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including the ability to prioritise and work methodically and accurately.
• A safety-first attitude.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Performance based annual bonus
• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No