Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Health and Safety Apprentice
Support site health, safety and environmental processes, risk assessments, and sustainability.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support health, safety, and environmental processes across the site. • Assist with risk assessments, audits, and hazard identification. • Maintain safety records and contribute to training sessions. • Monitor energy use, manage waste streams, and support sustainability projects. • Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety processes
- ▸risk assessments
- ▸safety records
- ▸energy monitoring
- ▸waste management
- ▸regulatory compliance
What You Bring
The Health and Safety Apprentice role is based on‑site in Scarborough and is part of a UK Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme with a salary of £20,000. The apprentice will support the SERE team in promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant working environment while working towards a recognized HSE qualification. Applicants must hold a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including maths, English and a science subject. No previous experience is required, but strong interest in health, safety and environmental management is essential. • Essential skills: interest in HSE, strong communication and teamwork, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, basic literacy and numeracy. • Desirable attributes: proactive, organizational, basic IT, understanding of UK HSE regulations, interest in sustainability. • Minimum education: 5 GCSEs grade 4+ (including maths, English, science). • No prior experience required. • Visa sponsorship is not available for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
- ▸hse
- ▸gcses
- ▸maths
- ▸english
- ▸science
- ▸communication
Benefits
During the apprenticeship you will receive a blend of on‑the‑job training from Schneider Electric and off‑the‑job training from an approved provider. On‑the‑job training includes a comprehensive induction, regular mentoring, performance reviews, mental‑health support and networking opportunities, while off‑the‑job training comprises at least 20 % of your weekly hours (average six hours) to build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. Schneider Electric aims to create impact by empowering people to make the most of energy and resources, supporting sustainability and efficiency across global industries. The company values inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity and teamwork, and offers a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees can contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future. • Benefits include competitive salary & bonus, employee share ownership, pension & life assurance, 28 days annual leave, holiday buy, flexible/hybrid working, health & wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, employee discounts, career hub and learning portal access. • Training support: comprehensive induction, mentoring or one‑to‑one guidance, social enrichment, performance reviews, mental‑health and wellbeing support, feedback opportunities. • Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday; 07:55‑16:25 Mon‑Thu, 07:55‑13:25 Fri, with ≥20 % time allocated to protected off‑the‑job training.
Work Environment
Onsite