Graduate Trainee Health & Safety Manager

Gravity Recruit; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in Preston is looking for a Graduate Trainee Health & Safety Manager. This role offers hands-on experience across diverse operations while pursuing industry-recognised qualifications such as IOSH and NEBOSH. Ideal for recent graduates with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in Health & Safety, this position promises a supportive environment to build a fulfilling career. The compensation is competitive, ranging from £28,000 to £31,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate with a flexible degree subject.
• Commitment to undertaking professional qualifications required.
• Willingness to learn and work with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support and carry out workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Contribute to improving health and safety policies.
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive hands-on approach

Interest in Health & Safety

Education

Graduate degree (any discipline)

Tools

Safety data analysis tools

Job description

Graduate Trainee Health & Safety Manager

Based in Preston with Travel across the North of England

Our client are a large national retail business with a long established store base. Highly secure and an exceptional place to work this is a superb opportunity to join the team.

They are looking to recruit a Graduate Trainee Health & Safety Manager to cover their Stores across the North West of England. Initially based in Preston this is a superb opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for Health & Safety to join a business that will develop fundamental qualifications and help you build a multi department career within an established Retail / Wholesale brand.

The Role :

As a Graduate Trainee you’ll gain hands‑on experience across all areas of our client’s diverse operations including Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing and Head Office functions. You’ll learn how workplace safety is managed across multiple industries while working alongside experienced professionals while being fully supported to gain industry‑recognised qualifications.

We welcome applications from a wide range of degree disciplines. Whether you’ve studied Business Management, Law, Environmental Science, Human Resources, Public Health and more – what matters most is your desire to learn and build a career in this important field.

Your permanent employment will be subject to the successful completion of the following fully funded qualifications :

• IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH General Certificate to be completed within 4 months
• NEBOSH Diploma to commence upon receipt of General Certificate results with full support and funding provided over a 12 to 18-month period

These industry‑recognised qualifications will give you comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management, hazard control and how to foster a strong safety culture across varied working environments.

What to Expect to be Doing :

• Support and carry out workplace inspections and risk assessments
• Contribute to improving health and safety policies across the organisation
• Help ensure legal compliance and keep up to date with current legislation
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting
• Gather and analyse safety data to support meaningful improvements
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and training sessions
• Promote a positive safety culture by working closely with teams across the business
• Receive ongoing mentoring and support from experienced H&S professionals

The Ideal Candidate :

• A graduate (degree subject flexible as above)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive hands‑on approach with a willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in developing a career in Health & Safety
• Commitment to undertaking relevant professional qualifications
• Comfortable working with people at all levels and in different environments
• Sees Health & Safety as a vital way to protect people, not just meet requirements

Package :

28-31k DOE Plus exceptional package

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 28000 - 31000