Key Takeaways
- Complete a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprenticeship over 24 months.
- Earn a starting salary of £25,946, with annual increases.
- Gain practical experience in risk management, workplace safety, and compliance.
- Based in Warwick with hybrid working, requiring a driving licence.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, apply early.
About the Role
As a Health and Safety Advanced Apprentice within the Safety, Health, Environment and Control (SHEC) team, you'll play an important role in promoting a positive safety culture across National Grid Electricity Transmission while developing the skills and experience needed for a career in health and safety. Working alongside experienced safety professionals, you'll gain practical experience in risk management, workplace safety, compliance and continuous improvement, helping to ensure colleagues, contractors and communities remain safe.
What You'll Do
- Support health and safety activities across operational and project environments, helping teams maintain safe and compliant ways of working.
- Assist with risk assessments, workplace inspections and audits, identifying hazards and supporting actions to reduce risk.
- Collect, analyse and report safety performance data, helping to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions, contributing to a strong culture of learning and safety.
- Work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to promote health and safety best practices while developing your professional knowledge and experience through real-world projects.
What You'll Need to Apply
- Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
- A driving licence is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31st May 2027.
Location
This role is based in Warwick with flexible, hybrid working which includes three days in the office each week. You will be required to live within a 60-minute commutable distance of the following postcode: CV34 6DA.
What You'll Get In Return
- Starting salary of £25,946 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
- Upon successful completion of your two-year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician.
- 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
- A competitive pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
- The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
- You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
- A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
This is a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician Apprenticeship, which typically takes 24 months to complete (excluding end-point assessment).
Your development programme will include:
- Health and safety legislation, risk assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Workplace inspections, incident investigations and safety performance reporting
- Health and safety management systems and continuous improvement activities
- Stakeholder engagement and promoting a positive safety culture
- Building a portfolio of evidence and preparing for your end-point assessment
- Support towards professional recognition, including eligibility to apply for TechIOSH membership