Apprentice Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor
PERENCO UK LIMITED
Wareham (BH20 5JR)
Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 May 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to start your Health and Safety Career at Wytch Farm, an onshore oil facility. Your role will include working alongside an experienced HSE team, assisting with administrative activities and providing technical support while undertaking structured learning and professional development in HSE management.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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This is a Monday to Friday site-based role with time allocated for study. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 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
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide administrative support to the HSE team, including record keeping, document control, and data entry
- Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of HSE documentation such as procedures, risk assessments, and method statements
- Support incident, near miss and hazard reporting, including data collation and trend analysis
- Assist with site inspections, audits and safety tours under supervision
- Support the coordination of HSE meetings, inductions, and training sessions
- Maintain HSE databases, registers, and compliance trackers
- Assist with environmental monitoring, waste management records, and regulatory reporting
- Promote positive HSE behaviours and awareness across the site
- Work towards recognised HSE qualifications as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the HSE function
Where you'll work
Wytch Farm
Wytch, Corfe Castle
Wareham
BH20 5JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COMPASS SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
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
The role is designed to build practical, real‑world HSE competence, supporting safe, compliant and environmentally responsible operations across the site, and offering an excellent foundation for a long‑term career in HSE
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
This position is ideal for entry‑level candidates looking to progress in a HSE career and there are a few key qualities that will help your application stand out:
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop – including study towards an industry recognised HSE qualification - Genuine interest in health, safety and environmental management within an industrial or energy setting
- Able to follow procedures and maintain high standards of safety and compliance
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Team‑focused, with willingness to work in an industrial onshore oil and gas environment
Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above, including English, mathematics and a science subject
- Full UK driving licence required due to site location
About this employer
Wytch Farm is an onshore oil and gas facility located within a uniquely sensitive triple Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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Company benefits
Benefits Include:
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Medical & Dental Cover
- Life Assurance
- Pension Provision
- Flexible Benefit Allowance
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
After this apprenticeship
- The role is designed to build practical, real‑world HSE competence, supporting safe, compliant and environmentally responsible operations across the site, and offering an excellent foundation for a long‑term career in HSE
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PERENCO UK LIMITED
Meredith Bell
meredith.bell@perenco.com
01603771246
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030892.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:59pm)