Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Technician Apprentice -Level 3

Job title:

Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Technician Apprentice -Level 3

Company:

Thames Water

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to come and join Thames Water as a Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Technician Apprentice. Trained SHE Technicians foster a safety culture that mitigates risks and incidents, boosting operational efficiency.This course directly maps to the delivery of ISO45001 and ISO14001, safety, health and environmental standards.Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.Start date: 1 st September 2025Base Location: You will be expected to travel across various Thames Valley and London sites depending on your location.Working hours: 36 hours per week Monday- FridayProgramme Length: 15 MonthsTraining provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TNQualification you will obtain: You will gain a Level 3 Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) Technician Apprenticeship Standard.Entry Requirements: A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A*-C), in Maths and English OR functional skills level 2 in Maths and English.Don’tworry if you don’t have your grades yet, if you are due to sit your exams thisyear,we still want to hear from youifyour predicted grades meet our requirements.Other immediate demands: You will also need to be able to drive and will be expected to travel to different sites across Thames Valley/ London for this apprenticeship.Application Process:Step one: Click apply and you will be asked to complete a short online application where we ask basic information about yourself, your current qualifications/ predicted grades and why you want to apply for this apprenticeship.(we do not ask for CV’s at this stage).Step two: You will be sent a short online assessment please make sure you are in a quiet environment and have given yourself enough time to complete it.Step three: You will be sent a link to book onto a telephone screening call with a member of our Resourcing Team this is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and ask you some questions.Step 4: If you are successful in our screening process you will be invited to an in person assessment which will include a group exercise and a competency based interview.Assessment Centre Dates- Assessments will be held in April and you will be invited for a morning or afternoon session.If you need additional support at any stage of the application process then please let us know by contacting [email protected]What you’ll be doing as a SHE Technicians Apprentice

• Planned site visits including assurance and engagement – risk based with quantity of SHE inspections confirmed depending on business area and requirement.
• Support the monitoring of performance against the Safety, Health and Wellbeing strategy and objectives, system, standards, processes and procedures.
• Provide effective information for inclusion in reporting and feedback to stakeholders.
• Support site HSW assurance to highlight good practice, risks and non-compliance.
• Opportunity to support TW teams on HSW compliance
• Support low-level incident investigations.

About the Apprenticeship programme

• You will complete a Level 3 Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
• Your training will be done via virtual delivery.

What you should bring to the role

• Have areal drive and motivationto manage your learning and working life.
• Be alogical thinkerand have a passion for technology and finding out how things work.
• Befocused, wellorganised, have excellenttime managementskills and have thededicationto succeed.
• Have greatteamworkskills but also be able to work independently, putting customers at the heart of everything you do.
• Communicateeffectively and be able tochallengewhen a problem arises.
• Be achampion for Health & Safetywithin theworkplacefor both you and your colleagues, helping us maintain our great reputation.
• Be ready to apply everything you learn in yourday-to-dayrole and any projects outside of this.

Why become an Apprentice at Thames Water?We are offering training, qualifications, real-life experience and the opportunity to “Earn while you learn” on top of

• Competitive starting salary of £21,500 per annum.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday increasing to 28 days with length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• GymPass: a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps for you and up to three family members.
• Cycle to work scheme: always on and up to 3k, save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• Personal medical assessments (MOT’s): open to all, carried out in the workplace by fully trained medical professionals.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Expected salary

£21500 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:15:06 GMT

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