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Health and Safety Apprentice EGGER (UK) LIMITED

The Health and Safety Apprentice role will be partly office based and partly at the work front, providing advice to various departments on working without causing harm to themselves or others. The technician will work with the management and delivery team of the organisation to advise on statutory health, safety, and environmental requirements.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 14 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    30 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080393

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Deliver Health and Safety training, toolbox talks and inductions
  • Present investigation findings to the management team and wider workforce
  • Assist with the development, management and implementation of the Health and Safety management system in line with changes in legislation or best practice
  • Identify hazards and evaluate the level of risk that each of them present
  • Implement risk management solutions for identified hazards
  • Support the application of work instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and prodcuts
  • Support the implementation of SHE inspections and monitroing systems
  • Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements
  • Assist and manage the investigation of incidents, accidents, and dangerous occurences
  • Asssit the management team in establishing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorires, health and safety executive, and occupational health

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • By the end of the apprenticeship you will have acheived the level 3 'Safety, Health and Envrionment Technician' qualification
  • The training will take place over a period of 24 months. This will be mainly at our EGGER plant in Hexham. However, the apprenticeship involves block release so some days will be spent at Derwentside College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • After completing the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to remian in contunied employmenet with EGGER as a Health and Safety trainee. From here, it is up to you how far you would like you career with EGGER to go. We have former apprentices who are now senior supervisors and specialists within their field

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

An opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. We provide competitive employee benefits and an exceptional pension scheme. Our Timberpak sites in Washington, Leeds and Bellshill source the recycled wood for the EGGER UK chipboard production sites.

Employer

EGGER (UK) LIMITED

Address

Anick Grange Road

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4JS

Contact

Billy Tolan-Brown

billy.tolan-brown@egger.com

+441434611032

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Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Safety, health and environment technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

When you arrive at the EGGER careers portal, click on the UK on the interactive map. Here you can see a breakdown of all the roles we have available. From here, click on the 'Health and Safety Apprentice' role and follow the instructions to apply.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 14 Oct 2022