Health and Safety Apprentice
EMCOR (UK) LIMITED
Salford (M50 2QH)
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 14 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 January 2026
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Summary
The HSE Apprentice will support the Safety, Assurance and Wellbeing team by providing advice to site teams while learning statutory HSE legislation and how it is embedded in operational controls. They will help ensure legal and company HSE requirements are implemented and aligned with the account’s safety culture.
- Wage
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£26,208 a year
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assist the site management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management System by reviewing and updating systems in line with legislative changes or best practice, supporting the operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
- Learn to provide advice on the practical implementation of the company’s HSE policies and procedures, applying industry guidance into the context of the workplace
- Learn to identify hazards and evaluate associated risks
- Learn to support the practical application of the workplace instructions and suppliers’ or manufacturers’ instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
- Learn to support and assist in the implementation of HSE inspections and monitoring systems demonstrating the balance between enforcement and internal support
- Learn to undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of HSE performance
- Regulations, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Hand Arm Vibration Regulations or Environmental Permitting Regulations
- Assist the site 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
- Learn to research Health, Safety 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 support the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
- Learn to recognise where decisions have a financial cost and impact on operational service delivery
Where you'll work
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Media City Uk
Salford
M50 2QH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RHG CONSULT LTD
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
Training schedule
This role offers the opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprenticeship - a nationally recognised qualification that combines paid, hands-on work experience with structured learning and assessment
The apprenticeship typically takes approximately 24 months to complete and is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become competent health, safety, and environment technicians. It includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study, delivered through a training provider with remote teaching.
More training information
Core Knowledge
- Health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations
- Principles of risk assessment and hazard management
- Incident investigation and reporting techniques
- Methods for promoting a positive safety culture
- Environmental protection and sustainability practices
Practical Skills
- Conducting workplace inspections and audits
- Supporting risk assessments and control measures implementation
- Assisting in accident and incident investigations
- Preparing reports and documentation for compliance purposes
- Delivering health and safety awareness and training sessions
- Collaborating with teams to improve workplace safety and environmental performance
Professional Behaviours
- Demonstrating reliability, integrity, and professionalism
- Maintaining attention to detail and a commitment to compliance
- Taking initiative to identify and address health, safety, and environmental risks
- Showing adaptability and a willingness to learn continuously
- Working effectively within a team and communicating clearl
- Upholding confidentiality and ethical standards
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English (grade C/4 or above.)
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Math (grade C/4 or above.)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Prior experience working in an office environment is required.
About this employer
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Company benefits
Industry-leading family policies, £500 refer-a-friend bonus, reward vouchers, learning and progression opportunities, retail discounts, Bike to Work, health cash plan, dental cover, health assessments and an EAP for wellbeing and advice.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- This is a permanent role supported by an apprenticeship, combining on-the-job experience with structured learning and development to build skills while contributing fully to the team.
- Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RHG CONSULT LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010879.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 14 February 2026 at 11:59pm)