Company Overview
EGGER Group is a leading manufacturer of wood-based materials and products, dedicated to creating high-quality solutions for furniture and interior design. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we empower our employees to grow and thrive within our family-oriented culture.
Summary
We are seeking a Health and Safety Instructor to join our team at EGGER UK in the United Kingdom. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our mission of ensuring a safe working environment while promoting health and safety practices across the organisation.
Job Title: Health and Safety Apprentice
Start your career in Health & Safety with a global leader in manufacturing.
At EGGER (UK) Ltd., we are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment. We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Health & Safety Apprentice. This role will give you hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while gaining recognised professional qualifications.
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 5924 Department: Other Technical / Production
What you’ll do:
- Complete a 24-month apprenticeship programme to achieve a Level 3 Health and Safetyqualification.
- Progress your career eventually towards a NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety and NEBOSH qualifications.
- Support departmental and Plant Managers with Health & Safety tasks and projects.
- Ensure that you deliver accurate and efficient administration support.
- Train to respond to general and specific H&S queries, building strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all employees and anyone affected by EGGER’s operations.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs, including at least Level 4 (Grade C) in English and Maths.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Organised, efficient, and personable with excellent communication skills.
- Able to build positive working relationships across the business.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality principles.
Why join EGGER?
- Earn while you learn with a competitive salary.
- Fully funded qualifications and training.
- Support from experienced mentors.
- Opportunity to progress within Health & Safety in a leading manufacturing company.
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
