EHS Apprentice

Vacancy - Environment, Health and Safety Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about protecting people and the environment?  Are you ready to take your first step towards a career with an organisation where safety is the number one priority?  We are seeking Environment, Health and Safety Apprentices, offering an opportunity to combine hands-on experience, professional development and the chance to make a lasting impact, whilst gaining a fully funded, recognised qualification.

Your role

Working alongside experienced EHS professionals in a supportive environment, you will start your professional development through a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician apprenticeship.  You will learn how to identify and manage environmental and safety risks across our operations, supporting initiatives that promote health, safety and sustainability in the workplace.

You will work in a diverse work environment, where no two days are the same, and where everything you do matters.  Your development programme has been designed to build your expertise and confidence, supporting your growth and progression.

What you'll bring

You will:

• Have or be expected to achieve, a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 5 or A* to C (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science;
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and excellent IT skills with the ability to confidently use MS Office tools;
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and will be able to demonstrate effective team working, as well as being self-motivated to work independently;
• Be organised and able to schedule your time effectively to ensure you can complete your academic studies alongside your job, demonstrating a commitment to your own personal development.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

To apply, you must submit a CV and covering letter detailing why you are interested in applying for this apprenticeship and how your skills meet our requirements.

Please note that you will not be eligible for these apprenticeships if you already hold a qualification at the same level or higher in a related subject area.  This is in line with apprenticeship funding regulations.

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Pension which is a matched contribution scheme up to 10%
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and personal development 
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required

If you are enthusiastic, eager to learn and are passionate about safety, sustainability and making a difference and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!