Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) APPRENTICE

Summary

We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Health, Safety and Environmental apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to learn about the principles and practices of all things Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Training in a Construction Environment.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

41 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will be responsible for supporting with the following:

Maintaining, updating, and creating standard operating procedures and assist in the implementation of continuous improvement safety projects
Regular reviews of risk assessments for work equipment and operations
Ensuring all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements are followed through
Conducting health and safety inspections, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, area inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities
Managing and delivering SHE training
Assisting in carrying out site safety audits in CDM areas
Creating & delivering health & safety campaigns

In addition, as an apprentice you will be required to:

Ensure your apprenticeship course material is completed on time and attend all sessions at the agreed intervals
Attend additional training where required
Perform any other duties deemed necessary to meet the apprenticeship standard and improve your skills and knowledge
Keeping Updated on Regulations: Staying informed about changes in health and safety legislation and best practices

Where you'll work

Rushington House
Rushington
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 9LT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

RHG CONSULT LTD

Your training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Present and hold an audiences attention, for example when delivering SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team. Show they can sell the SHE message, have personal impact, deal with challenge, reflect on personal performance, use appropriate language for the audience
Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
Provide advice on the practical implementation of the companys SHE policies and processes applying generic industry guidance into the context of the workplace
Identify the hazards and evaluate: workplace instructions that are relevant to the individual’s job; working practices in the individual’s job that may harm themselves or others’; aspects of the individual’s job that could harm themselves or others; which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of the individual’s work present the highest risks to themselves or others; how to deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements
Support the practical application of the workplace instructions and suppliers or manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and monitoring systems demonstrating the balance between enforcement and internal support
Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance
Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them. E.g. records associated with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Hand Arm Vibration Regulations or Environmental Permitting Regulations
Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygienists and others as required and directed
Research Safety, Health and Environmental Issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations e.g. changes to Construction, Design and Management Regulations or updates to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health along with workplace instructions, making sure that information is from reliable sources
Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget
Recognise situations where the activity will benefit from contributions and expertise of other internal departments such as HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health

Your training plan

Safety, Health and Environment Technician Level 3.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to learn and adapt
Report writing skills

Other requirements

This role will involve visiting various sites outside of the Southampton area and working closely with different site teams. As a Health and Safety Apprentice, you will represent the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) team during these site visits. The role will also involve working outdoors in various weather conditions.

About this company

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence and Nuclear.

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Company benefits

•A competitive hourly rate •24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays •Company pension scheme •Bike to Work scheme •24/7 Employee Assistance Programme •Reduced corporate gym membership

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for Technical Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (TechIOSH). This qualification also opens the door to advancing your career in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), including the opportunity to become a SHE Advisor—providing you with greater autonomy and responsibility across your own sites.

Further development could include pursuing the Improvement Technician qualification, which would enhance your capabilities in supporting our Quality function.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRANT ENGINEERING LIMITED

Lynne Crawford

Lynne.crawford@trant.co.uk

02380665544

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321985.

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Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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