Apprentice SHEQ (Environmental) Advisor

RSK Group are seeking an Apprentice SHEQ (Environmental) Advisor to join the central SHEQ team. You will undertake and work towards completing the Health, Safety and Environment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You will provide practical, environmental support across business units, premises and project sites to support ongoing compliance to legal obligations and RSK minimum standards. You will follow agreed programmes, procedures and priorities in the support of environmental compliance and the maintaining of ISO14001 standards and certification. Travel with nights away from home may be required.

This is a full-time permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Environmental Manager, and undertake environmental audits, site inspections and visits as scheduled in line with business standards and protocols.
• Support the Environmental Manager in compliance with ISO14001, ensuring environmental aspects & impacts registers are in place for all divisions, business units and premises, with clearly identifiable SMART objectives.
• Assist with maintaining environmental procedures, forms, registers and supporting evidence, and identify potential corrections or improvements for review.
• Follow up agreed findings and feedback with divisional SHEQ leads, business units, maintain action records and escalate overdue or recurring matters.
• Support environmental incident investigations by gathering information, maintaining records and tracking agreed actions to completion.
• Support the Environmental Manager in the completion of identified environmental improvement initiatives, such as activities intended to reduce oil spills or improve operational performance.
• Complete routine compliance checks and maintain registers for topics including (but not limited to) environmental permits, F-gas, waste and oil storage.
• Review environmental performance data and assist with the preparation of metrics, KPI updates and reports.

Person Specification:

• 5 GCSEs Grade 4/C including Maths and English.
• Entry-level; suitable for an apprentice with an interest in environmental management and wider SHEQ compliance.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant professional membership, including ISEP membership, where appropriate to the development pathway.
• Basic awareness of environmental issues and a willingness to develop knowledge of environmental regulation, company management systems and ISO 14001.
• An interest in civils or construction activities would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Ability to follow procedures, use checklists, gather evidence and maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Must hold full UK drivers licence.

Salary and Benefits:

• £Commensurate with experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme