Job Description

What you need to know

Location - Wren Hall/Hinkley/Cornwall/Calvert Start date - 15th September Contract type - Fulltime/Permanent

Our apprenticeships

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi million projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.


On completion of a Level 3 Safety, health and environment technician apprenticeship you will be able to join the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at TechIOSH level.


You'll then be given the opportunity to progress onto further qualifications to support your career development.


A Health and Safety Apprentice in BAM plays a foundational role in helping our organisation deliver projects safely, while developing the competence and confidence to become a future leader in sector. You will be part of a team of a Health and Safety professionals responsible for promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring that everyone on site goes home safely at the end of each day.


You will be assigned a mentor from day one who will support you throughout your learning; giving you the opportunity to learn from an experienced professional.

What will you be doing?

Learn to advise and guide agents and other relevant personnel in setting up, implementing and maintaining safety systems. Understand project execution plans and help to ensure they meet company standards. Learn to carry out periodic site safety inspections and report back findings to site management Ensure that safety issues are discussed at area and department system review meetings. Keep and maintain clear records to comply with company internal audit standards. Assist managers with safety submissions, risk assessments and vendor evaluations when requested. Communicate and promote the health and safety management ethos and concepts. Support in the preparation of the monthly report and submit to the head of health and safety in agreed format. Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time. Help identify ideas for improvement and issues, submitting to senior safety advisor/team leader for consideration. Set a personal example of safe behaviour.

What you will need

Academic requirements


Essential


GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Maths GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English Language 3 additional GCSE's (or equivalent) grade 4 (C) of above

Plus


Desirable


1 x A level (or equivalent) in STEM subject

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a desire to develop a Health & Safety career in the construction industry with the following skills and behaviours;





Disciplined and able to manage studying and a busy job role Able to adapt when priorities change Be proactive, aiming to prevent accidents occurring Happy to work on site and travel as and when required Punctual, reliable and committed to delivery high quality work Strong communication skills and willing to challenge Strong attention to detail




Additional Requirements


Due to the project nature of our business, apprentices must be willing to travel and stay away from home necessary As some of our projects are in remote areas; we also require all applicants to hold or be working towards gaining a full UK driving licence before September 2025

What's in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment. BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform) Volunteering days Wellbeing days Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme Annual salary review EAP (Employee assistance programme) Mental Health & wellbeing programme

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership of your work, we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.


Who are we?
At BAM we imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years we have dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people live, work and thrive.


Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow and that is why we think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It is how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society working collaboratively with our partners. We have 6500 employees and work in Construction, Civil Engineering and Ground Engineering, Energy, Property Development, Facilities Management and Site Solutions. When you work at BAM, safety is unconditional. It comes before profit. We take responsibility for ourselves and each other, and towards society at large. Onsite, on the road, at home and in the office.


Don't just take our word for it, we're an award winning company too, for a third year in a row we are positioned in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100! Employers to work for.