Apprentice Port Health, Safety and Environment Technician

The Apprentice Port Health, Safety and Environment Technician will support all PSS health, safety and culture output including safety alerts and bulletins, industry safety statistics, campaigns and briefings, and updating industry guidance.  

The role includes visiting ports throughout the UK to support safety meetings and inspections. In the second year, there is an opportunity for a placement on site a member port. 

After initial training and guidance, the key tasks include:

Creating safety alerts and bulletins. Creating and posting content on the PSS website and social media relating to health, safety and culture. Manage data submissions from members – acknowledging receipt, checking data and filing accordingly. In the second year, this will include basic data analysis.  Assisting in planning and running national Port Safety Group meetings, including attendance at those held in-person at UK port locations. Liaising with members on health, safety and culture issues. Assist with the management of the membership database. Participate in member visits (nationally) alongside other PSS employees. Provide administrative support to the Health, Safety and Culture Lead. Ongoing commitment to requirements of apprenticeship. 

Recruitment process and dates

Applications: Candidates meeting the criteria and clearly demonstrating alignment with the role and organisation in their CV and any covering letter, will be invited to the first stage interview.

Closing date: Friday 05 June. We will not necessarily wait for the closing date before inviting applicants for interview so please do not delay your application. Interview dates are provided below to help you plan for your application.

First stage interview (online) - 09 June. Interview via Teams with our Health, Safety and Culture Lead and our Skills, Careers and Diversity Lead. Selected candidates will be invited to the second stage interview Second stage interview (in person) - 11 June at our offices at 30 Park Street, near Borough Market and London Bridge, with the Health, Safety and Culture Lead and the CEO

Training:
Upon successful completion, you will achieve the Safety, Health and Environment Technician level 3 apprenticeship certification In addition to the apprenticeship certification, you will achieve the IOSH Accident Investigation accreditation On-the-job training (in the workplace) will be led by the PSS Health, Safety and Culture Lead. This is your day-to-day role and will include the duties provided above Off-the-job training will be delivered by the selected training provider via remote workshops and tutorials. Meetings with a learning coach will be scheduled into your apprenticeship programme and additional meetings to support your learning can be arranged as required You will be assigned a workplace mentor at PSS who will meet regularly with you throughout your apprenticeship

Training Outcome:

There may be the opportunity for full-time employment with PSS upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and this will be reviewed before the two-year contract ends.

Employer Description:

Port Skills and Safety Ltd is the professional safety and skills membership organisation for ports. We work in collaboration with our members to promote best practice and innovation, develop guidance and services to drive continuous improvement in safety and ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. This role could be hybrid following the probationary period and will be discussed at interview stage. Travel and overnight stays may be required on occasion.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Flexibility