Health and Safety Technician Apprenticeship

Blijer.nl; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated technicians to ensure safety and compliance in construction environments. This role involves developing safe work systems, delivering training, and conducting site visits to uphold health and safety standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting, possesses strong communication skills, and is eager to learn. Join a leading apprenticeship agency committed to nurturing talent and providing essential training for a successful career in health and safety. If you're passionate about making a difference in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent functional skills required.
• Previous experience in health and safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute safe systems of work and conduct site safety checks.
• Create training packages and investigate workplace incidents.
• Enforce health and safety requirements and implement emergency procedures.

Skills

Proactive approach

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Ability to analyse and interpret information

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 3/D or above

Functional Skills Level 1 or above

Job description

The role will be both office and site based providing advice to others on how to work without harming themselves or others. Technicians will work with management and delivery teams to advise on the statutory health, safety and environmental requirements as they affect the company’s operations. They will assist the management team in ensuring that the legal and company SHE requirements are implemented.

For this Thames Water scheme, duties may include:

1. Develop, review, and execute safe systems of work.
2. Create and deliver training packages (e.g., toolbox talks & inductions).
3. Investigate and report incidents in the workplace.
4. Analyse data and present findings to the management team.
5. Undertake site visits to construction sites to check on site safety standards.
6. Review and approve risk assessments and method statements.
7. Enforce health and safety requirements.
8. Identify hazards and implement solutions.
9. Planning emergency procedures.
10. Adhering to environmental and safety laws.
11. Implement health and safety standards such as ISO 45001 etc.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

1. Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
2. A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
3. Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.
4. No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
6. Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences.
7. Ability to visit different sites and training days.
8. Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
9. Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment.
10. Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols.

Qualifications required/desirable

Minimum Requirements

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 / D or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.

Desired Requirements

The passion and commitment to work in water treatment. It will be advantageous if you already have previous related work experience and a SHEA Card, but certainly not essential.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Safety, Health & Environment Technician course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 24 months.

Eligibility

• Must have access to their own vehicle.
• Must have had a full UK drivers license for more than 6 months.
• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status.
• Not enrolled on any other courses.
• 18+ due to site H&S rules.

Who We Are

We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.