Health & Safety Trainee

Dunbia Group; Hatherleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 coaching

Mentors

Management development

On-the-job training

Offsite training

Qualifications support

Job summary

Dunbia Group is seeking a Health and Safety Trainee to join our fast-growing UK food manufacturing team. You will embark on a structured apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in audits, risk assessments, and safety training under experienced mentors.

As part of the Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician programme, you’ll develop practical skills, progress to IOSH TechIOSH, and have opportunities to rotate across business areas while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interest in health and safety and eagerness to learn.
• Motivated, ambitious, commercially minded.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of continuous improvement principles.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audits and inspections on site.
• Support monitoring of protective and preventative measures.
• Participate in risk assessments and SWPs.
• Work with production teams to roll out SOPs.
• Aim to reduce accidents and near misses.
• Assist with team briefs and safety reports.
• Support health and safety investigations and information collation.
• Help organise site training and incident investigations.

Skills

Health and safety

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Health and Safety Trainee- Join Our Fast-Growing Food Manufacturing Team

About Us

We are a family-owned, global leader in the food industry, committed to producing high-quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. Our passion for quality, innovation, and safety drives our rapid growth, and we’re looking for ambitious individuals to join our team and help shape the future of food manufacturing.

About The Role

As a Health and Safety Trainee, you will embark on a structured learning journey within our fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of health and safety, supported by dedicated mentors and bespoke development opportunities. This role is your gateway to a rewarding career in occupational health and safety. The objective of the traineeship is to develop the incumbent to become a H&S Officer.

What We Offer

• 1-to-1 coaching and dedicated mentors
• Bespoke management development and on-the-job training
• Fast track career progression and the potential to rotate to different business areas
• Investment in residential offsite training and team building
• Support with professional qualifications and ongoing learning

Gaining a Level 3 Health and Safety Apprenticeship Qualification

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work towards achieving a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician qualification, which is equivalent to A-Levels. This nationally recognised qualification will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to advise on statutory health, safety, and environmental requirements, conduct risk assessments, support incident investigations, and deliver health and safety training. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to join the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at TechIOSH level and further your career in health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in undertaking health and safety audits and inspections on site
• Support the monitoring and review of protective and preventative measures, and help plan and implement these measures
• Participate in conducting risk assessments and developing Safe Working Practices (SWPs)
• Work alongside production teams to roll out SWPs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Take a proactive approach to health and safety, aiming to reduce accidents and near misses
• Assist in writing and delivering team briefs and Task Observation Behavioural Evaluation Reports
• Support general health and safety reporting and awareness-raising activities
• Liaise with department managers to promote health and safety best practices
• Assist with health and safety investigations and the collation of information
• Help organise site training, such as accident investigation and manual handling sessions
• Support the development of the health and safety management system and continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete COSHH assessments and assist with chemical handling and storage requirements
• Support occupational health programmes and monitor site health and safety KPI targets
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and attend relevant training to support your professional development

What We’re Looking For

• A strong interest in health and safety, with a desire to learn and develop
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and commercially minded
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• An understanding of continuous improvement principles
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team with a professional, enthusiastic attitude
• Right to work in the UK

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required-this is an apprenticeship role
• Any prior experience or qualifications in health and safety, science, or related fields are beneficial but not essential

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.