Trainee Health & Safety Adviser: Funded Training Path

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council invites applications for a Trainee Health & Safety Adviser, Career Grade F-J, based in Lerwick. This role offers structured training, mentoring and a pathway to become a fully qualified Health & Safety Adviser, with funded qualifications and support from experienced practitioners.

The post is 37 hours per week, with a comprehensive development plan across council services, including schools, health and social care, transport, marine operations and more.

Qualifications

• Interest in occupational health, safety and wellbeing.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and undertake professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Learn to identify and assess risks and investigate incidents.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance across services.
• Support development of safe, healthy workplaces through training and mentoring.

Job description

Shetland Islands Council invites applications for a Trainee Health & Safety Adviser, Career Grade F-J, based in Lerwick. This role offers structured training, mentoring and a pathway to become a fully qualified Health & Safety Adviser, with funded qualifications and support from experienced practitioners.

The post is 37 hours per week, with a comprehensive development plan across council services, including schools, health and social care, transport, marine operations and more.