Health & Safety Advanced Apprentice, SHEC, Warwick

As a Health and Safety Advanced Apprentice within the Safety, Health, Environment and Control (SHEC) team, you'll play an important role in promoting a positive safety culture across National Grid Electricity Transmission while developing the skills and experience needed for a career in health and safety. Working alongside experienced safety professionals, you'll gain practical experience in risk management, workplace safety, compliance and continuous improvement, helping to ensure colleagues, contractors and communities remain safe.

Alongside your role, you'll complete the Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician Apprenticeship, combining structured learning with hands-on workplace experience. You'll develop your knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment, incident investigation, safety performance and stakeholder engagement, applying your learning directly to operational and project environments.

What You'll Do

• Support health and safety activities across operational and project environments, helping teams maintain safe and compliant ways of working.
• Assist with risk assessments, workplace inspections and audits, identifying hazards and supporting actions to reduce risk.
• Collect, analyse and report safety performance data, helping to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions, contributing to a strong culture of learning and safety.
• Work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to promote health and safety best practices while developing your professional knowledge and experience through real-world projects.

What You'll Need to Apply

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
• A driving licence is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31st May 2027.

Location

This role is based in Warwick with flexible, hybrid working which includes three days in the office each week. You will be required to live within a 60-minute commutable distance of the following postcode: CV34 6DA.

What You'll Get In Return

• A starting salary of £25,946 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
• Upon successful completion of your two year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
• The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

Alongside your role, you'll complete the Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician Apprenticeship, which typically takes 24 months to complete (excluding end-point assessment). Your development programme will include:

• Health and safety legislation, risk assessment and Safe Systems of Work.
• Workplace inspections, incident investigations and safety performance reporting.
• Health and safety management systems and continuous improvement activities.
• Stakeholder engagement and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Building a portfolio of evidence and preparing for your end-point assessment.
• Support towards professional recognition, including eligibility to apply for TechIOSH membership.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

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