Apprentice Port Health, Safety and Environment Technician
PORT SKILLS AND SAFETY LIMITED
London (SE1 9EQ)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 May 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship includes the ability to learn more about how the port sector works, recognise the vital role health and safety plays, understand safety statistics and how they can be used to improve safety, and gain a qualification that will give you access to a wide range of safety-critical sectors.
- Wage
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£21,500 a year
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The post and the salary will be reviewed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.
This role could be hybrid following the probationary period and will be discussed at interview stage. Travel and overnight stays may be required on occasion.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
The Apprentice Port Health, Safety and Environment Technician will support all PSS health, safety and culture output including safety alerts and bulletins, industry safety statistics, campaigns and briefings, and updating industry guidance.
The role includes visiting ports throughout the UK to support safety meetings and inspections. In the second year, there is an opportunity for a placement on site a member port.
After initial training and guidance, the key tasks include:
- Creating safety alerts and bulletins.
- Creating and posting content on the PSS website and social media relating to health, safety and culture.
- Manage data submissions from members – acknowledging receipt, checking data and filing accordingly. In the second year, this will include basic data analysis.
- Assisting in planning and running national Port Safety Group meetings, including attendance at those held in-person at UK port locations.
- Liaising with members on health, safety and culture issues.
- Assist with the management of the membership database.
- Participate in member visits (nationally) alongside other PSS employees.
- Provide administrative support to the Health, Safety and Culture Lead.
- Ongoing commitment to requirements of apprenticeship.
Recruitment process and dates
Applications: Candidates meeting the criteria and clearly demonstrating alignment with the role and organisation in their CV and any covering letter, will be invited to the first stage interview.
Closing date: Friday 05 June. We will not necessarily wait for the closing date before inviting applicants for interview so please do not delay your application. Interview dates are provided below to help you plan for your application.
- First stage interview (online) - 09 June. Interview via Teams with our Health, Safety and Culture Lead and our Skills, Careers and Diversity Lead. Selected candidates will be invited to the second stage interview
- Second stage interview (in person) - 11 June at our offices at 30 Park Street, near Borough Market and London Bridge, with the Health, Safety and Culture Lead and the CEO
Where you'll work
Ground Floor
30 Park Street
London
SE1 9EQ
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
- Upon successful completion, you will achieve the Safety, Health and Environment Technician level 3 apprenticeship certification
- In addition to the apprenticeship certification, you will achieve the IOSH Accident Investigation accreditation
- On-the-job training (in the workplace) will be led by the PSS Health, Safety and Culture Lead. This is your day-to-day role and will include the duties provided above
- Off-the-job training will be delivered by the selected training provider via remote workshops and tutorials. Meetings with a learning coach will be scheduled into your apprenticeship programme and additional meetings to support your learning can be arranged as required
- You will be assigned a workplace mentor at PSS who will meet regularly with you throughout your apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 or C-A*)
- Mathematics (grade 9-4 or C-A*)
- Science (grade 9-4 or C-A*)
- Two additional subjects (grade 9-4 or C-A*)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Flexibility
Other requirements
Some travel will be required to visit ports and to attend any conferences, meetings or training required for the role. This would usually be by rail or occasionally by air. Overnight stays may be required on some occasions. Business travel and accommodation outside of office travel will be paid for by PSS.
Applications may close sooner than the closing date if a suitable applicant applies and is offered the role.
About this employer
Port Skills and Safety Ltd is the professional safety and skills membership organisation for ports. We work in collaboration with our members to promote best practice and innovation, develop guidance and services to drive continuous improvement in safety and ensure a highly skilled workforce.
After this apprenticeship
There may be the opportunity for full-time employment with PSS upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and this will be reviewed before the two-year contract ends.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PORT SKILLS AND SAFETY LIMITED
Angela Ward
info@portskillsandsafety.co.uk
020 7260 1790
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031375.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)