Location
Epping Forest, London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£25,780 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference and keen to start a career in health and safety? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Health & Safety and Property Team as an Apprentice Safety, Health and Environment Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a nationally recognised qualification while supporting the effective management of health and safety risks across Epping Forest. You will assist in compiling and analysing data on accidents, incidents, and near misses; support incident investigations by helping identify root causes and corrective actions; maintain and update health and safety records including risk and COSHH assessments; contribute to the development and review of health and safety policies and procedures; participate in departmental meetings and the Health & Safety Improvement Group; support contractor safety checks and monitor compliance; help coordinate training requirements and maintain training records; promote health, safety, and wellbeing information across the organisation; draft content for newsletters and internal communications; support the administration of health and safety systems and periodic equipment inspections; and assist with the management of equipment assessments and training matrices. This apprenticeship lasts for 30 months, including time to complete your End Point Assessment, and offers the opportunity to shadow experienced professionals and participate in site inspections and audits. On successful completion, you will be eligible for Technical Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH).

Experience
No prior experience is required; enthusiasm and a commitment to learning are essential. Prior learning or experience in a similar role may exclude applicants due to funding rules.

About you
You should be eager to learn and develop a career in health and safety, a good communicator able to explain information clearly, organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively. You must be enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician qualification.

Qualifications
To qualify for this apprenticeship, you must be 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays, living in England, and not in full-time education at the time of applying. Non-UK citizens must have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the apprenticeship start date. Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent; if requested, you must provide copies of certificates before application consideration. Prior qualifications at a similar or higher level may disqualify you from this apprenticeship. Selection is based on suitability and commitment rather than qualifications.