Job Description

Job description

About the Company:

Level 3 Apprentice Health, Safety and Environment Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Kickstart Your Career with Greater Anglia!

Are you ready to launch a meaningful career and gain hands-on experience in a growing field? We're looking for a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Technician Apprentice to join our Safety, Security & Sustainability team?

At Greater Anglia, we're not just keeping the railway running - we're helping our people have greater journeys too. As a vital part of the railway network connecting London Liverpool Street to the East of England, we're proud to deliver reliable, sustainable, and modern services to millions of customers.

We're proud to be part of Transport UK, which is ranked 43 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 through our joint efforts with East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail and West Midlands Railway!

The ranking recognises commitment to creating new apprenticeships, the diversity of apprentices, and the number of apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeships.

Total hours per week:

37

Expected apprenticeship duration:

24 Months

Planned start date:

September 2025

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced Level 3

What does the job role involve?

To provide support to the Safety, Security and Sustainability team and to the wider Greater Anglia business, with a focus on reducing workplace accidents, improving operational safety performance, and advising on the statutory health, safety and environmental requirements as they affect Greater Anglia's operations. They will assist the management team in ensuring that legal obligations and company management system requirements are implemented.

The Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician will assist in developing, reviewing, and checking the implementation of safe systems of work, deliver training (e.g., toolbox talks), investigate incidents, analyse data, and present findings to the wider team. The SHE Technician will engage with all aspects of the organisation to support the embedment of a culture that ensures everyone is able to return to their family and friends unharmed every day, whilst also protecting and enhancing the global land, air and water resources for future generations. This will be achieved by inspiring and influencing others to recognise the benefits of working responsibly, understanding the legal framework, and demonstrating how safety, health, and environmental management can enhance operational activities.

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Assurance, this role is working on a fixed-term contract basis, which will cover the period of the apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will be working towards a Safety, Health and Environment Technician apprenticeship level 3.

The role will spend 20% of the working hours gaining skills and knowledge to work towards the safety, health and environment technician apprenticeship level 3 standard. This will typically include attending workshops, online learning, webinars, coaching or shadowing. The remaining 80% of the working hours will be spent delivering the following Key Accountabilities.

Key Accountabilities

Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections. Provide advice on the practical implementation of the company's management system policies and processes. Undertake and/or assist with the production of risk assessments to ensure hazards are suitably identified, controlled and documented. Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, the Office of Rail and Road, RAIB and RSSB Research Safety, Health and Environmental Issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations. Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed. Support in verifying data accuracy and completeness, making sure that all required information is consistently captured and recorded. Prepare and maintain records relating to SHE matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them. Present and hold an audience's attention, for example when delivering SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team. Show they can sell the SHE message, have personal impact, deal with challenge, reflect on personal performance, use appropriate language for the audience. The above list is not exhaustive, and on occasion, the role may need to undertake other reasonable requests as required by their line manager, in line with grade and competence.

What training will the apprentice take, and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

In addition to gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will also gain academic and vocational qualifications, such as the Level 3 Safety, Health & Environment Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You will also achieve Level 2 Award in Industrial Environmental Awareness, as well as gaining professional recognition at Tech IOSH upon completion of the apprenticeship

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What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship the options are endless. You could continue to develop your career by choosing to obtain further qualifications, develop and improve your management and leadership skills or even move across the different areas of the business to pursue a career in your chosen field.

We're Looking For Candidates Who:

Strong attention to detail- taking pride in work by noticing the small things that make a big difference. Problem-solving skills - thinking clearly under pressure and finding practical solutions that keep things moving forward. Effective time management - staying organised, meeting deadlines, and making the most of every working day Candidates should be friendly, approachable communicator (written and verbal) Possesses a "can-do" attitude and shows willingness and enthusiasm to learning new skills Have team spirit and bring your unique self to strengthen our team and foster a positive work environment.

What's in it for you?

Travel Discounts: Enjoy free travel on Greater Anglia and 75% off with other train operators, plus discounts for eligible family members too! International Adventures: After 12 months, unlock discounted international travel for you and your family. Exclusive Discounts: Access the GA Hapi App for deals on shopping, dining, and fun days out. Vouchers for Loved Ones: Get 12 annual discount vouchers for family and friends to enjoy. Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, and physiotherapy services. Pension Perks: An opportunity to join a Defined Contribution pension with Greater Anglia adding 1.5 times your contribution. Family-Friendly Policies: We've got you covered with maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and shared parental leave after 26 weeks. Save While You Spend: Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes once you pass probation.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have 4 x GCSE (at grade 4 to 9) or equivalent, including Maths, English and preferably a Science subject.

Things to consider:

The role will require work across the Greater Anglia network, as such it would be advantageous to be within commuting distance of a Greater Anglia station. Main Hub offices for the role being Stratford, Shenfield and Colchester.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:

Train'd Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train'd Up, either as staff or learner / customers. Train'd Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learner / customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.

At Greater Anglia we are proud of the work that we do. We're investing to help shape the future of rail in the UK and being a part of our team gives you every opportunity to contribute to the journey we are on.

Join Us and Experience:

Inclusivity & Respect: Be yourself and thrive in a supportive environment where every idea and person is valued. Help us be Greater Together.

Community & Teamwork: Work together to deliver the best for our customers while enjoying a friendly, can-do atmosphere.

Pride & Progress: Contribute to meaningful change and a sustainable future, with continuous improvement is the norm.

Ready to Bring Your G A Game?

Job Types:

Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:

23,568

Work Location:

Agile working

Application deadline:

15/08/2025

Expected start date:

16/09/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 23,568.00 per year

Application Question(s):

The role will require work across the Greater Anglia network. Are you within commuting distance of a Greater Anglia station? Main Hub offices for the role being Stratford, Shenfield and Colchester.
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: GAENG01