Safety, Health and Environment Apprentice in Rainham

Lanes Group is a nationwide leader in utility services, powered by a team of over 3,500 dedicated professionals. Our diverse subsidiaries enable us to deliver exceptional solutions across multiple sectors, driving a turnover of more than £500 million. Committed to excellence and innovation, we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us and become part of a dynamic, growing organisation that values diversity and champions professional development.

Purpose of the role: As a Safety, Health and Environment Apprentice, you’ll help make sure everyone at work stays safe and the business follows important rules and regulations. You’ll work with different teams across the organisation, supporting them to understand risks, work safely and protect the environment. This is a varied role where you’ll split your time between working with people on-site and supporting processes behind the scenes. You’ll gain real experience investigating issues, helping run safety training, and finding ways to improve how things are done. It’s a great opportunity to build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and start a career where you make a real impact by helping keep people safe every day.

Apprenticeship Information:

• Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
• Duration: Approximately 24 months + EPA
• Hours: 40 per week, 6am-2pm
• Annual Salary: £22,048 (The advertised salary applies to the first year of the apprenticeship and will increase in the second year, subject to satisfactory progress, attendance, and commitment to the programme)
• Qualification delivered through an approved training provider
• Dedicated study time provided as part of your working week
• Ongoing support from your manager, mentor, and training provider

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on health, safety and environmental requirements
• Support the implementation of company policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Promote safe and responsible working practices across the organisation
• Assist in identifying workplace hazards and supporting risk assessments
• Help monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations
• Support audits, inspections and checks to ensure standards are maintained
• Assist in developing, reviewing and maintaining safe systems of work
• Support the implementation of SHE management systems and processes
• Help ensure procedures are followed consistently across operational activities
• Support delivery of training sessions, inductions and toolbox talks
• Communicate key safety messages clearly to different audiences
• Help build awareness and understanding of SHE practices across teams
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses
• Support gathering information, analysing data and identifying trends
• Help produce reports and present findings to the management team
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace safety and environmental performance
• Support initiatives that promote a positive safety culture
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, behaviours and compliance
• Work closely with managers, employees and external stakeholders
• Support building a culture where safety and environmental responsibility are prioritised
• Influence safe behaviours and challenge unsafe practices where appropriate
• Complete all required apprenticeship training and off-the-job learning
• Participate in regular reviews with line manager and training provider
• Apply learning in the workplace to develop SHE knowledge, skills and behaviours

Qualifications & Training:

• Essential: Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent of Grade C-A*) or Functional Skills Level 2

Living the Company Values: Our Values | Company Values | Lanes Group | Lanes Group By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.