Health & Safety Graduate

Sodexo Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Graduate to join their team at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. This role offers the chance to implement safety and environment strategies while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant SHE discipline and a passion for health and safety. The position comes with competitive compensation of £27,500 per annum and various benefits, including employer pension contribution and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employer pension contribution

Access to ongoing training and development programs

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in a relevant SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) discipline or equivalent qualification.
• Commitment to Learning: Interest in achieving chartered status in SHE.
• Skills: Strong communication skills with an ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous, organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Additional: Full UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Manager with implementing safety and environment strategies.
• Conduct workplace inspections and identify hazards.
• Develop and manage risk assessments, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Systems of Work (SSW).

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to influence and engage colleagues

Education

Degree in relevant SHE discipline

Job description

A role where you can learn, grow, develop and thrive.

Are you passionate about health, safety, and environmental management? Ready to make a real difference in a healthcare environment? Sodexo Health and Care is seeking an enthusiastic Health & Safety Graduate to join our team at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a supportive environment where you’ll contribute directly to the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients, and visitors.

As our Health & Safety Graduate, you’ll work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to implement our Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment strategy at site level. You will support the development and delivery of health and safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and help build a strong culture of safety across the hospital. This role is hands-on, giving you the chance to gain practical experience while working with dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in healthcare.

What you'll do:

• Support the HSE Manager with the implementation of safety and environment strategies.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify hazards, and support risk reduction initiatives.
• Develop, review, and manage risk assessments, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safe Systems of Work (SSW).
• Manage and control contractors on-site to ensure HSE compliance.
• Coordinate HSE meetings, take minutes, and track action points.
• Assist in analysing safety data and generating reports.
• Facilitate employee training, briefings, and support continuous improvement in HSE practices.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring:

Essential:

• Education: Degree in a relevant SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) discipline or equivalent qualification.
• Commitment to Learning: Interest in achieving chartered status in SHE.
• Skills: Strong communication skills with an ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous, organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Additional: Full UK driving license preferred.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in facilities management or HSE in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to create and present reports and insights in client meetings.

What we offer:

You will be rewarded with a salary of £27,500pa and access to a range of benefits, including employer pension contribution, and life assurance – 1 x annual salary.

• A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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