HSE Apprentice
CROSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1938) LIMITED
Devizes (SN10 2EU)
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 7 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 October 2026
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Summary
You will gain experience in health and safety systems, compliance, reporting, training administration and environmental management while developing valuable business and professional skills.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Full-time.
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.
30 minute unpaid lunch break.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 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
The successful candidate will support the HSE team across our Bath and Devizes sites, assisting with administrative processes that help ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace. You will gain experience in health and safety systems, compliance, reporting, training administration and environmental management while developing valuable business and professional skills.
- Provide administrative support to the HSE team across multiple sites
- Maintain health, safety and environmental records, databases and documentation
- Assist with the logging, tracking and reporting of incidents, accidents, near misses and corrective actions
- Support the administration of risk assessments, safe systems of work and standard operating procedures
- Coordinate HSE training records and help schedule training activities
- Support internal audits and inspections by preparing documentation and tracking actions
- Assist with environmental monitoring and reporting activities
- Prepare reports, presentations and KPI data for management meetings
- Maintain HSE noticeboards, communications and awareness campaigns
- Help manage contractor documentation and compliance records
- Participate in workplace inspections and safety observations where appropriate
- Carry out general administrative duties including data entry, document control and correspondence
What we're looking for:
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Highly motivated and eager to learn
- Well organised with strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Honest, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information
- Approachable and empathetic, with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels
- Able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with support from the team
- Passionate about helping create a safe and healthy workplace
Where you'll work
Hopton Road
Devizes
SN10 2EU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
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
More training information
SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4/Pass)
- Maths (grade C/4/Pass)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Since the 1920s the Cross Manufacturing Company has specialised in the design and manufacture of heat resisting wrought alloy sealing rings and associated products, combining technology with innovation to achieve world-class quality and precision.
https://www.crossmanufacturing.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pension.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full time role in the H&S team.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058434.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 7 November 2026 at 11:59pm)