Health and Safety Apprentice - fixed term contract 17 months
Kick‑start your Tech Career With the World’s Best Workplace™ ✨
At DHL, our people are our superpower. Every colleague helps keep us the No.1 Express Delivery & Logistics Company worldwide — and we’re proud to be named the World’s Best Workplace™.
If you’re excited about technology, love solving problems, and want a career that can take you anywhere…your journey starts here.
Location: London Heathrow Airport
Department: Health and Safety
Hours: 08.00 - 16.30 flexibility will be required
Grade: P
DHL connects 220+ countries with a team of 500,000+ people — and we’re passionate about supporting future talent through an inclusive, diverse workplace. ❤️
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll get amazing benefits while building your future:
Competitive salary + shift allowance
Annual bonus (up to 5%)
Free onsite parking ️
My DHL Rewards - discounts at 3,000+ retailers ️
Pension (up to 6% company contribution)
Share Purchase Plan
Private medical (after 12 months)
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Cycle to Work Scheme
CIS Induction Week ✈️
HealthyMinds - wellbeing support
Key
Responsibiliti
es
You’ll be a vital part of our airport Health and Safety team — keeping systems running and supporting the people who keep planes moving. ✈️
You will:
- Assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System.
- Learn to identify hazards and evaluate risk.
- Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and closing out of issues identified.
- Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
- Undertake monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE KPI’s
- Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them.
- Assist with managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities
- Research SHE issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations
- Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget
- Recognise situations where the activity will benefit from contributions and expertise of other internal departments such as HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health
Complete a Safety Health & Environment Technician apprenticeship qualification
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone curious, motivated and ready to learn — no expert skills needed.
✨ Enthusiasm & a positive attitude
✨ Strong communication
✨ Reliability & good time‑keeping
✨ A willingness to learn
✨ Teamwork
✨
Problem‑solvin
g mindset
✨ Openness to feedback
✨ Respect &
professionalis
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Apply your CV with a full 5‑year history, including work, education, and any gaps over 28 days.
Internal applicants must inform their manager before applying.
️ Closing Date: 29/05/2026
What Happens Next
✔️ You’ll receive an email confirming your application
✔️ Our Talent Team may arrange a short pre‑screen call
✔️ You’ll take part in a
competency‑bas
ed interview — share your proudest achievements!
Have questions?
HG
UKTalent@dhl.c
om
Please note: Aviation roles require a full 5‑year background check + Criminal Record check (CAA regulation).
