Health & Safety Apprentice

Supporting in processes such as contractor management, accident and incident investigation and risk assessment. Coordination of scheduled services and tasks, e.g. DSE assessments, quarterly inspections, electrical testing, site surveys (noise, fire, microwaves). Ownership of improvement projects, e.g. CoSHH assessments, PPE ordering, cross-departmental inspections. To ensure that all key performance indicators (KPI’s) and /or objectives set with your Line Manager are performed effectively and within target and agreed parameters. To adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures and ensure that you respect and adhere to these with regard to health and safety, minimisation of waste, care of the environment, equality of opportunity and elimination of discrimination and unfair treatment. Update and maintain health and safety records.  Monitor work areas for potential safety hazards and promptly report any issues and suggest to the line manager how improvements could be made. To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time by your line manager. To attend the training provider's site or meet with them at Hafele when required and pass all modules within the expected time frames. To develop and grow a skillset to assume greater responsibilities over an agreed period of time.

Training:

We are offering a 2 year course where you will be working towards the SHE Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3. Upon completion learners will be able to join the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at TechIOSH level. Training is a split between being with the training provider on and off site and learning in the workplace, on the job training will be carried out in the business alongside your senior colleagues, who will coach and mentor you daily to help to gradually grow and develop your skillset.

You will be required to travel to Hafele UK, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1RD, to be able to complete on-the-job learning and to meet with your assessor.

During your apprenticeship you will be expected to build a portfolio to show your learning progress, which will display all your training and experience gained during your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, we would look to move you into a H&S Administrator/Coordinator position. This is not guaranteed; however, we do aim to move successful apprentices into permanent roles. 

Employer Description:
The Company: Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery, and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service. At Häfele UK we believe our team members are our greatest asset and our culture promotes development opportunities to help you reach your career goals. We offer comprehensive customer support through our best-in-class sales and support team, and we support the wellbeing of all team members though our Employee Assistance Programme, rewards and health scheme. We also run numerous company and charity initiatives throughout the year.

Working Hours :
Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience