Modern Apprentice Health and Safety - Council Headquaters

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Modern Apprentice to provide support across various departments such as Education and Social Care. Candidates must be aged 16-24, with a commitment to undertake a Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety qualification. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment while working under the guidance of a Health and Safety Adviser.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16-24 at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Ability to work under the direction of a Health and Safety Adviser.
• Progress in skills area and apply learning to workplace situations.

Responsibilities

• Support various departments including Education, Waste, Fleet, and more.
• Undertake an Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 qualification.
• Carry out tasks with increasing efficiency.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

4 standard Grades at bands 1-3 (including English and Maths) or 4 national 5’s A-C

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Location: Hq Main Building Council Headquarters Newtown StBoswells Melrose Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA

Salary: £23,834.47 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £13.06 Scottish Local Government Living Wage

Salary: £23,834.47 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31 October 2027

Role Purpose

An opportunity has arisen with the Corporate Health and Safety Team at Scottish Borders Council for a Health and Safety Modern Apprentice.

You will work as part of the Health and Safety Team providing to support to all areas of the organisation including, Education, Waste, Fleet, Estates, Social Care & Health, Roads, and Business Support.

The Role requires you to undertake an Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 qualification with the aim of self development to improve performance and experience of duties. Please note This SVQ can lead to membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)

You will be work under the direction of a Health and Safety Adviser and will be expected to carry out tasks with increasing efficiency and proficiency as your competence within the role grows.

You will be expected to progress within your skills area and apply your MA learning to workplace situations.

4 standard Grades at bands 1-3 (including English and Maths) or 4 national 5’s A-C (including English and Maths) or SVQ Level 2 in Business & Administration, or equivalent.

Alternatively hold 4 standard grades (grade 3 or above) and possess, or currently be studying towards, a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

In accordance with Scottish Borders Council priorities, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) to qualify for this position.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Stuart Ford by telephone on 01835 826553 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.