Safety, Health and Environment Apprentice

Training and Development:

Participate in structured training sessions to gain knowledge in occupational health, safety and environment practices. Attend IOSH-approved courses and complete any required exams or assessments.

Health and Safety Compliance:

Assist in ensuring the company complies with current health, safety and environment legislation. Help in developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.

Risk Assessment:

Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards in the workplace. Support in developing and implementing risk control measures.

Incident Investigation:

Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses. Help prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of health and safety incidents, inspections, and audits. Prepare and present health and safety reports to management.

Communication and Training:

Help in delivering health and safety training to employees. Communicate health and safety information and updates to staff.

Health and Safety Inspections:

Participate in regular health and safety inspections and audits. Assist in identifying and addressing non-compliance issues.

Emergency Preparedness:

Support in developing and maintaining emergency response plans. Participate in emergency drills and exercises.

Health and Safety

• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines and protocols established by HFRS.

• Participation in any mandatory safety training sessions

• Completion of mandatory courses and E-learning packages

Equal Opportunities Statement

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is committed to working on behalf of the local community, visitors and staff and has a duty to uphold their human rights. By better understanding the diversity of communities and their specific needs, HFRS can provide an appropriate and responsive service that is effective efficient and of a high quality. Human rights are the non-negotiable foundation on which this policy stands. Accordingly, HFRS, under its legal obligation must have ‘due regard’ under the Equality Act 2010 with the need to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Act.

• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a characteristic and those who do not.

• Foster good relations between people who share a characteristic and those who do not.

HFRS has a set of Equality Objectives which aims to address local equality priorities as part of its Public Sector Equality Duties (PSED). These are embedded into the HFRS PSED action plan which is refreshed annually. HFRS is committed to the process of equality impact assessment (EIAs) through which the Service considers the likely equality impact of new or changes to existing policies, projects or functions.

 

Additional Information

The post holder may be required to perform other duties that reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

The post holder is required to comply with relevant legislation and policies and procedures of Humberside Fire Authority and Humberside Police in the performance of their duties.

Examples include acting in compliance with the provisions of equal opportunities, data protection and health and safety legislation, policies and procedures so far as they relate to the post and the post holder.

Training:

Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

   

Block release

  

You will undertake the Safety, Health and Environment standard.    

   

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/safety-health-and-environment-technician-v1-2 

 

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed    

   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience.

 

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service provides a fire and rescue service to East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, Northeast Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. Together with our Emergency Service partners, we are here to keep the communities a safer place to live, work and visit. 24 hours a day, everyday of the year.

Working Hours :
Flexible working with core hours Monday to Friday between 1000 – 1600hrs Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines or attend meetings. Occasional travel to different company sites or external training locations may be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Multitasking,Basic Understanding of H & S,Proficient in MS Teams