Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Apprentice

Albert Bartlett & Sons

Boston (PE20 1TT)

Closes in 18 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 July 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your HSE career and play a key role where you can make a real impact. We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to work in our HSE department to help create safer workplaces, drive continuous improvement, and support a culture of excellence across our operations. 

• Wage:

  £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  NMW (£12.71) regardless of age, then will rise accordingly April 2027. Pay will rise after successful completion of the apprenticeship (that rate is TBC) but would currently be £14+ per hour. Fortnightly paid role.

• Training course: Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
• Hours: Working hours and pattern Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Working location/site - This may be split between 2 sites in Boston (2 miles apart, on same road route) both are Albert Bartlett & Sons sites.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 17 August 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 4 months

• 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

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our operations meet all health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements. You will work closely with various departments to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain effective health, safety, and environmental management systems in line with current legislation and company policies
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to employees to promote safe working practices
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and lead actions to prevent recurrence
• Follow, develop and implement environmental initiatives to minimize the company’s environmental impact
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to HSE activities
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement within the organisation

Where you'll work

Kirton Holme
Boston
PE20 1TT

Training

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

Training provider

HIGH RIDGE TRAINING LTD

Training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Safety, Health and Environment Technician Level 3.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a Training Centre. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

High Ridge Training Ltd.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with computer system
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage own workload
• Continuous Improvement

Other requirements

Skills:

• IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confidence to raise awareness and improve the safety culture across all levels of the business once trained
• Capable of proactively leading and managing own workload
• Enthusiasm to become involved with the training and development of staff, improving their HSE understanding and capabilities

Key Attributes:

• Proactive, confident
• Can work on own initiative and as part of a team, practical and pragmatic
• Smart appearance; pleasant manner; easy to work with
• High standard of confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills
• Approachable
• Respectful of work colleagues

Essential Qualifications:

• Previous experience of analysing data and compiling reports
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Good IT skills

Desirable:

• Some experience and/or knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and practices
• Experience of working in a fast-moving business may also be advantageous

About this employer

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

Company benefits

• Long service awards
• Employee of the month & on the spot awards
• Discounted staff sales
• Life assurance
• Access to free wellbeing services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing & engagement events throughout the year
• Free parking

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Progression to HSE Advisor/Officer/Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HIGH RIDGE TRAINING LTD

Sheena Adobas

sheena.adobas@highridgetraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043881.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)