At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in Health & Safety activities and support the Project Health & Safety Manager.
- Company: Join VolkerFitzpatrick, a leading UK engineering and construction company with over 100 years of experience.
- Benefits: Gain a degree apprenticeship, professional membership, and valuable industry experience.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace committed to diversity and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in health and safety while kickstarting your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (3 or above), basic IT skills, and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction
To assist in the co‑ordination of all activities related to the implementation, development and maintenance of the Volker Fitzpatrick Safety Management System (SMS) on the project supporting the Project Health & Safety Manager.
About the Employer
Volker Fitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK.
We provide specialist multi‑disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets to deliver a truly integrated service for our clients.
We are proud to say our history dates back over 100 years, employ almost 1,000 people and currently turn over more than £600m per year, ensuring we are able to meet the growing demands of today’s construction industry.
Our specialist capabilities are the heart of our business; as a supply‑chain partner we work nationally to solve complex challenges in all kinds of diverse environments.
Our proven expertise in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors include rail and depots, buildings, highways, airports, energy and defence.
- What You’ll Do
- Assist with Health & Safety / Environmental day‑to‑day site visits.
- Assist with Health & Safety Audits.
- Attend Health & Safety meetings and take notes.
- Monitor induction and book drug and alcohol screening.
- Ensure Permit to Operate for plant are completed where applicable.
- Check and monitor waste licences for operators and receiving organisations.
- Monitor electricity, water and fuel use.
- Check plant certificates.
- Issue reminders for upcoming re‑examination to subcontractors.
- COSHH risk assessments, ensuring that all operatives have signed onto assessment where applicable.
- Run management reports.
- Check and maintain site notice boards.
- Where there is an accident, support to be given to the Health & Safety Manager to investigate and obtain on‑site information and relevant documentation.
- General HSQE admin/filing duties.
- Training.
- Training Outcome
Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership.
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English – 3 or above.
- Essential – GCSE Maths – 3 or above.
- Basic IT skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisation skills.
- Team working.
- Initiative.
- Course Information
- Course: Safety, Health and Environment Technician (Level3).
- Level:3.
- Route: Protective services.
- Apprenticeship level: Advanced.
- Working Arrangements
- Working week: Monday‑Friday, 08:00am – 05:00pm.
- Expected duration: 2years.
- Training provider: RHG CONSULT LTD.
- Additional Information
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
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Health and Safety Apprentice in Abingdon employer: VolkerFitzpatrick Limited
VolkerFitzpatrick is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where apprentices can thrive in the engineering and construction sector. With a commitment to employee development, including opportunities for degree apprenticeships and professional membership, the company fosters a culture of safety and teamwork while ensuring that all employees are supported in their growth. Located in the UK, VolkerFitzpatrick not only values diversity through its Disability Confident scheme but also provides a stable and rewarding career path in a well-established firm with over 100 years of experience.
