Health and Safety Technician in Stevenage

Throughout the lifecycle of our operations, safeguarding our people and our surroundings is paramount - and one of the most integral roles comes from our SHE team. Our technicians work simultaneously with management and delivery teams to advise on statutory health, safety, and environmental requirements, ensuring our operations run efficiently, legally, and sustainably. We have a unique apprenticeship within this team to help us continue the successful, responsible delivery of our operations in the future. What you will achieve: Throughout this programme, apprentices will:

• Develop the skills required to effectively manage risk and implement Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Be working with colleagues and partners across all levels of the organisation, inspiring and influencing others to see the benefit of working responsibly.
• Look at operations at the work front and in the office to get a full, well-rounded insight into the practical application of company SHE policies and statutory frameworks.
• Investigate incidents, analyse data, and present findings directly to the management team to determine next steps and drive continuous improvement.
• Be trained on delivering vital training-such as company inductions and toolbox talks-while mastering commonly used digital office applications and reporting tools.

Our team promotes innovative thinking, encourages sustainable ideas, and embraces them, so there will be ample opportunity for your own contributions toward a positive safety culture. You'll be encouraged to think creatively, challenge existing ways of working and contribute ideas that make a real difference to the business. Training will be given on how to identify hazards, evaluate workplace risks, and implement safe systems of work. As we build on your confidence and professional judgement, your operational responsibility will increase, with continuous help and mentoring from those around you. You'll build a strong network across the business right from the beginning. This will include collaborating with site workers, project managers, functions, projects and departments giving you a comprehensive understanding of how safety enhances every aspect of our business. To help colleagues feel comfortable asking questions, to get them to raise concerns and to generally promote and advocate for health and safety matters you'll need to enjoy talking to people! You'll also learn to work within the strict code of conduct defined by professional institutions, ensuring everyone is able to return to their family and friends unharmed every day, while protecting global land, air, and water resources.

Your future career

This is a fantastic opportunity dedicated to your personal development and the improvement of safe working practices across the business. You'll be joining a scheme designed to build high-impact communication, personal confidence, and expert technical knowledge. This apprenticeship is the perfect launchpad for a rewarding career, leading directly to SHE Technician and Safety Advisor positions, which ultimately progress to Health and Safety Manager roles.

Benefits

• Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays.
• After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones.
• You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
• We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective.
• Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.
• Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
• Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a 'Defined Contribution' plan in the Mercer Master Trust.
• The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions.
• You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.
• Financial Awareness - Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness.
• Share Incentive Plan - Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased.
• Mortgage Advice - As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.
• Season Ticket Loan - Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Critical Illness - To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax-free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme - The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year.
• Employees have access to short-term counselling (which includes up to 8 structured face to face, telephone or virtual sessions).
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance - Private Medical Insurance offers three healthcare plans to suit your individual requirements for you and your family.
• Funded Private Medical Insurance - Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.
• Dental Insurance - The Dental Insurance benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday dental expenses such as, minor treatments, routine examinations, restorative treatment and more.
• There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits.
• Healthcare Cash Plan - The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
• There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits.
• Healthcare and Leisure - The Healthcare and Leisure benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as medical fees, dentist fees, opticians and also provides access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.

What we can offer you

• Fully funded qualification starting September 2027
• Annual pay reviews
• Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs - including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Study leave during exam periods Programme structure - your work at MBDA: The academic portion of this apprenticeship focuses on mastering statutory regulations, paired with extensive on-the-job learning where you will remain on scheme, completing practical training to support your future role within our organisation. Study will be delivered through a blend of office-based learning and direct, front-line industry experience. When not studying, you will be working directly within our core Stevenage Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) function and can expect to be onsite 3 days per week.

We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and as a family friendly employer we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave. Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. We also offer 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave, and neonatal care leave for up to 12 weeks where a period of extended hospital care is required after birth. Employees also have access to support whilst undergoing fertility testing and treatments.

Lifestyle - Discounts & Vouchers

• Discounts - The Discounts platform includes a great range of features such as: discounts, instant vouchers, reloadable cards, easy saver cards, cashback, mobile app and Wellbeing Centre.
• Costco - Permanent employees of MBDA qualify for Costco's individual membership.
• Technology Vouchers - Purchase the latest gadgets and white goods up to the value of £2,500 and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Charity Donations - Donate up to five charities each month, with full tax relief on all donations.
• MyCar Scheme - The MBDA MyCar Scheme offers employees the opportunity to access up to two new vehicles via a salary sacrifice arrangement including an all-inclusive package.
• Holiday Purchase - Purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday whilst making tax and National Insurance savings, spreading the cost over 12 months.

Salary: £19,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus

Duration: 4 years

Work Location: Stevenage

Learning Provider: QDOS Training (virtual learning)

Due to the need to attend your MBDA site, applicants need to ensure their home or rental location is appropriate, travel arrangements are manageable and travel time is minimised as required for your role.

Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Friday 22nd January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

Qualifications

This role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please make sure you carefully check your eligibility against this criteria before applying otherwise your application will not be considered. If you are currently studying and predicted to meet these requirements by the start date you are welcome to apply.

• GCSEs: 5 GCSEs at minimum grade 4.
• They must include: English Language.
• Mathematics.
• A Science or Technology subject.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications is essential for this apprenticeship.

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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