Health, Safety and Environment Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our fast-growing team as a HSE Apprentice. Working alongside our QHSE Manager and facilities management teams, we are investing and promoting safer working practices on our client sites across the UK. Joining CBRE GWS (Global Workplace Solutions) is not only about securing a job but also a career.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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The salary will be dependent on age and experience

Training course

Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (1hr lunch). 1 day a week learning.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct focus audits on-site across the contract to support continuous improvement in safety and compliance.
Assist with reporting of accidents, incidents, and observations, and contribute to the preparation of Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).
Review account information, including develop trend analysis to report at an account level.
Deliver basic HSE training sessions to operational teams, promoting awareness and safe working practices.
Act as a Risk Champion, supporting the rollout of safety communications and initiatives across the site.
Provide first-line support to site teams and clients on QHSE-related queries and documentation.
Shadow Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across CBRE functions including Technical Services, QHSE, Projects, Operations and ESG to gain cross-functional knowledge.
Attend and contribute to QHSE and contract team meetings, capturing actions and supporting follow-up.
Support the implementation of safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and engagement activities to foster a positive safety culture.
To be able to demonstrate skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team
To undertake tasks as instructed, increasing overall contribution to the business unit.·
To maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional manner always in line with CBRE RISE values.

Where you'll work

2 Leighton St
Leeds
LS1 3EB

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

During your apprenticeship you will undergo remote learning through live webinars, forums, one to ones with a dedicated learning coach. You will receive constant feedback and coaching through RHG’s team of experienced learning coaches. You will gain the Level 3 Safety Health and Environment Technician Standard qualification, an IOSH approved Accident Investigation Certificate (additionally level 2 in English and Maths if applicable and not previously attained). You will be eligible to apply to the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Tech IOSH status on successful completion of your programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math & English + 3 others (grade A*/9 to C/5)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Travel across the UK however minimal and infrequent (Funded by company) Potential overnight stay however minimal and infrequent (Funded by company)

About this company

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. CBRE understands that each client and each portfolio is unique, and we offer solutions that flex and span based on your business goals. Whether supporting a global portfolio or assisting with local needs, we have the products and services to ensure cost control, operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction and right-sized solutions

https://www.cbre.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

•Fresh cereals and fruit in the office •Monthly Community & Culture events in the office, celebrating people and inclusivity. •2x Volunteering Days per year •Discount cards And more

After this apprenticeship

Potential for the following roles post apprenticeship;

QHSE Advisor
Contract Support

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHG CONSULT LTD

Jessica Sales

Jessica.sales@cbre.com

07584526867

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330107.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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