Safety, Health & Environment Technician Apprentice

JOSEPH ASH LIMITED

Shropshire (TF3 3AT)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 December 2025

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Summary

The SHE Technician will engage with all aspects of the organisation to support embedding a culture that ensures everyone is able to return to their family and friends unharmed every day, whilst also protecting and enhancing safety for future generations. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting a career in health & safety.

• Wage:

  £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (half an hour lunch break).

  38 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 26 January 2026

• 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 Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 

• Develop procedures to ensure the health and safety of all employees, contractors and visitors to the company.
• Maintain a source of advice and guidance to all staff operating in the business, supporting managers on health and safety matters.
• Monitor business operations, processes and producers to ensure they comply with health and safety regulations.
• Investigate and report on any accidents, near-miss incidents and make recommendations to management.
• Assist in the management of the Don’t Walk By system by monitoring and maintaining the database and preparing meetings.
• Positively promote the near miss reporting utilising the Don’t Walk By methodology.
• Work with management at Joseph Ash to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain good working relations with insurers and other relevant authorities to ensure the company's interests are safeguarded and a safe, healthy working environment is maintained. 
• Advise on necessary training for managers and staff to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the field of health and safety to ensure that the company continues to comply with best practice and legal requirements.
• Managing and reviewing the Safety Cloud for the business  
  Helping to produce the RAMS. Producing SOP’s/RAMS for Joseph Ash site activities.
• Environmental monitoring and ensuring compliance throughout the business.
• Conducting inspections and audits as required by the business
  Maintaining enough time to complete and work on my apprenticeship.
• Attending meetings with supply chains on behalf of businesses.
• Positively promote the safety culture with all staff.
• Aim to inspire/influence others.
• Produce safety alerts/toolbox talks and monitor the responses. 

Where you'll work

Stafford Park 6
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 3AT

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

• Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
• Work-based mentoring.
• One day every 2 weeks at Telford College.
• Assigned assessor to visit you regularly in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C / 4)
• Maths (grade C / 4)
• Science (grade C / 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
• Attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Production drawings

About this employer

Joseph Ash Galvanizing maintains its position as the leading steel finishing services provider in the UK. With strategically located plants providing unrivalled technical expertise, combined with industry-leading levels of customer service, we meet the most exacting requirements of our customers and end users. Our unique approach has led to the dynamic expansion of our galvanizing operations beyond the UK with plants across the USA and Europe.

After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed your Level 3, there is an option to develop and choose which specialism to progress onto. We also offer ongoing training and progression to senior management level within the Joseph Ash business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005067.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

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