Apprentice Health and Safety Coordinator

You will assist the HSE Officer to manage and maintain a safe working environment for all operatives, office employees, and third parties whilst adhering to all HSE management systems and adopting a customer-focused approach to the Client and their representatives.

You will learn on the job and will gain experience in:

• Assisting the HSE Officer in the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly Client and Director reporting General Support Administration as requested by HSE Officer.
• Maintaining and managing health and safety training and document control systems as part of the HSE team.
• Assisting the HSE Officer to develop and review all documents comprising of Health and Safety management systems and regularly audit their implementation.
• Assisting the HSE Officer in developing new policies and systems of work and other administrative duties.
• Assisting the HSE Officer in ensuring all company compliances are adhered to.
• Maintaining accurate records, analyse relevant Health and Safety data and compile reports in relation to company objectives and key performance indicators.
• Booking Site Safety Audits with our Auditing Team. Collating and maintaining information and the Audit matrix to a high standard.
• Encouraging the reporting of hazards and incidents/accidents.
• Attending internal Health and Safety meetings with HSE Officer.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Taking reasonable care of yourself and any other person who may be affected by your actions and omissions.
• Adopting a positive attitude, cooperate, and assist the company in all aspects of Health and Safety, and the Environment.
• Understanding and help to implement all relevant health and safety policies and arrangements based upon the policies.

What to expect from your Apprenticeship programme
As a SHEQ Apprentice, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

To help you settle into your role, we’ll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you’ll also receive a dedicated mentor who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Safety Health and Environment Technician Level 3 qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as virtual workshops, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have the following:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9/A*-C including English and Maths
• Good level of IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other Microsoft packages.
• Good communication skills.
• A UK driving licence (or be actively progressing towards obtaining a licence)
• Be able to travel within the UK, including some overnight stays.
• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

• Bike to work scheme
• Career Development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holidays
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

Company culture
At United Living Group, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

How to apply
If you’re looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? Then you’ve come to the right place.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Please contact our Early Careers team at Apprenticeships@unitedliving.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I’m interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible as we may close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.