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Health and Safety Apprentice Technician

BES Group • Ilkeston, Derbyshire • 1w ago

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

Our infrastructure division is crucial to the safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond. Our specialist team are experts not only in completing the most thorough inspections on critical structures such as railway bridges, but also in accessing some of the most challenging locations. From abseiling to diving, the skills and expertise of our team is impressive, meaning we can support our customers, no matter what.

The Health and Safety Apprentice Technician will be based full time in our Ilkeston office and, will complete an apprenticeship in Health & Safety as part of the role.

What will you be doing?

As a Health and Safety Apprentice Technician for BES Infrastructure, you will be responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety (H&S) administration, providing support to the Operations and Planning Teams to meet H&S requirements.

You will carry out general administration of H&S related databases and systems, create and update risk assessment, PPE & equipment records, some of your other responsibilities will include:

General office administration duties
Fire warden and first aid duties
Periodic depot and site safety visits and inspections
Contributing towards the creation of monthly Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reports detailing our waste, energy consumption and transportation usage in order to reduce our environmental impact.
Development of HSQE presentations using information from HSQE statistics
Promote safe working practices at all times and actively participate in safety initiatives providing support to others as required

As part of our team, you will get:

Starting salary from £20,000 depending on experience
Company Pension Scheme
Life cover
24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
Access to our buy holiday scheme
Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
Health and well being support via our Employee Assistance Programme
Companywide volunteering scheme
Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity

To join our team, you will need:

To be tech savvy and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, in particular using Word and Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
To be flexible and agile, able to adjust to changing priorities
Confidence to work on your own (once training has been provided, of course!)
Capable of working to tight deadlines

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.

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