Health & Safety Apprenticeship
CHESTERFIELD POULTRY LIMITED
DONCASTER (DN8 5JT)
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 February 2026
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Summary
We're offering a fantastic Health & Safety Apprenticeship within our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team. As a Health & Safety Apprentice, you'll help keep one of the UK's biggest halal chicken meat processors running safely and support our growth by helping deliver safe working practices and compliance.
- Wage
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£20,800 a year
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
One hour for lunch unpaid.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 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
- Help put health, safety, and environmental procedures into practice and check they're being followed
- Assist with risk assessments and spotting hazards to keep people safe
- Record and report incidents, and support investigations when things go wrong
- Help deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and inductions for contractors
- Keep documents up to date for audits, inspections, and safety checks
- Work with colleagues and partners to support safe operations and improve how we do things
- You'll work closely with the Health & Safety Team, gaining experience in risk management, safety culture, and compliance
This role gives you hands-on experience in how the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team helps deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable food manufacturing processes - and you'll be part of the team making it happen.
Where you'll work
COULMAN STREET
THORNE
DONCASTER
DN8 5JT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
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
Study support:
- Receive generous study support, with 20% of your working hours set aside specifically for off‑the‑job learning and study related to your apprenticeship
- We will cover all costs associated with your studies
Mentorship:
- Benefit from ongoing mentorship to ensure your professional growth and success
- Career development: Gain the skills and attributes you need to become a confident and competent planning professional
More training information
- Are you someone who enjoys supporting others and tackling complex challenges?
- Do you have a passion for solving problems and finding solutions?
Permanent employment with our organisation, competitive salary, and excellent benefits all whilst you complete a professional qualification!
If you're ready to kick-start your career in Health & Safety, develop your skills, and make a difference within our organisation, apply now, and join us on this exciting journey! What you'll get out of it:
- Our investment gives you exposure to Health, Safety & Wellbeing on a major expansion programme.
- On successful completion, you will achieve a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician apprenticeship as well as your NEBOSH qualification.
The opportunities it leads to:
- At CPL, we are committed to providing the best in-house opportunities, offering employees at all levels excellent career progression.
- Many members of our Executive Team started their careers as apprentices in the food industry, and we are proud to continue that legacy.
- Upon completing your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to experience various Health & Safety aspects within the organisation.
- As your career progresses, there are numerous opportunities for natural progression into managerial positions and beyond.
- We are dedicated to supporting your career growth and offering the tools and opportunities needed to help you succeed in Health, Safety & Wellbeing and beyond.
The ideal candidate:
At CPL, we're looking for someone who's motivated to make a real impact, eager to learn, and ready to grow into a future leader.
You'll bring:
• Organisation and proactivity, with an interest in health and safety.
• Confidence with tech and communication
• Attention to detail and care when handling important information.
• A team player who wants to make a positive difference.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety rules to keep everyone safe.
Sound like you?
Apply now and help shape the future of food — we're excited to meet you!
We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to craft a cover letter as part of your application. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us why you are passionate about joining the CPL team and what unique skills, experiences, or perspectives you can bring to the role. We are keen to understand what motivates you to succeed and how you believe you can contribute to our mission of delivering a safer, greener, and more reliable food industry.
If you do not hold a valid Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we will be unable to sponsor this role.
Entry Requirements: You'll need to have 5 GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above to apply, this must include English and Math's.
28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
Monday to Froday 08.30 – 17.30
One hour for lunch unpaid.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C or equivalent)
- Maths (grade C or equivalent)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Are you someone who enjoys supporting others and tackling complex challenges?
Do you have a passion for solving problems and finding solutions?
We're offering a fantastic Health & Safety Apprenticeship within our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team. As a Health & Safety Apprentice, you'll help keep one of the UK's biggest halal chicken meat processors running safely and support our growth by helping deliver safe working practices and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. You will work with teams and stakeholders to keep safety information clear, actions tracked, and processes running smoothly.
https://www.cplfoods.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Pension
After this apprenticeship
- Health and Safety Coordinator or Health and Safety Officer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013129.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)