Health and Safety Apprentice
Health and Safety Apprentice
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Please click here for the role profileHealth and Safety Apprentice Role
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution) 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service Bank Holidays Westfield Health Cash Plan non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits Employee Assistance Programme and many more
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
The L&QEarly Talent Programme has been designed to help you get the career you havealways wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career pathwith a values-led organisation that will support you to learn and developthroughout the programme and beyond.
Introduction:
We are looking for a Health and Safety Apprentice to join our busy Corporate Health and Safety (CH&S) Department.
Join a friendly and forward-thinking Health and Safety team thats at the heart of protecting our frontline services.
CH&S is a large diverse team made up of around 25 professionals specialising in various disciplines such as workplace safety construction fire and building safety as well as employee wellbeing.
Overview of the role:
You will be working in a dynamic and constantly changing environment where no two days are the same. Youll learn from past cases and from a wide range of experienced professionals who will support your development.
You will work closely with operational teams such as repairs maintenance and construction. Once settled youll be involved in site visits inspections and toolbox talksspending around 4050% of your time out in the field. The rest of your time will be split between office-based work and working from home.
As an apprentice you wont just learn the theoryyoull be out in the field gaining hands-on experience and making a meaningful impact every day.
L&Q is passionate about developing in-house talent that understand specific housing challenges and risks you will gain a lot of valuable knowledge that will kick start your career.
Main duties and impact:
Were looking for an ambitious individual to join our Operational Safety team and train as a Health and Safety professional. Youll learn how to provide competent advice to help teams comply with health and safety law and best practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with accident and near miss investigations and site inspections
- Applying your growing knowledge of H&S legislation to review policies and procedures
- Helping to develop training materials and toolbox talks
- Gathering and interpreting H&S data and statistics for reports and how to act on findings and trends
- Assist the H&S teams in the development and monitoring of the Safety and Health Systems.
- Understanding how changes in legislation affect organisations
- The apprentice will understand how generic industry safety guidance applies in the workplace
- Practice identifying potentially harmful working practices. How to deal with hazards in accordance with legal requirements best practice and company processes.
What youll gain:
What youll bring:
- A genuine interest in health and safety and a desire to learn
- Strong communication organisational and analytical skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- GCSE Maths & English Grade 4 or above (A-C)
If thissounds like you we would love for you to apply!
Apprenticeship details: Level 3 Safety Health and Environmental Technician
Apprenticeshipentry requirements: GCSE Maths & English Grade 4 or above (A-C)
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email
About L&Q:
Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250000 people call our properties home and were proud to serve diverse communities across London the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.
At L&Q sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UKs largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
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