Health and Safety Apprentice

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Wallsend
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Other
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SKILLS

Attention to detail Communication skills Analytical skills Organisation skills IT skills Team working Risk assessment Health and safety compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Health and Safety Apprentice

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited | Location: Wallsend, North Tyneside | Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59pm

Who are we?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited, the operator of the iconic Tyne Tunnels, has an exciting opportunity for a proactive, Health, Safety, and Environment Technician Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team at our premises in Wallsend, North Tyneside.

Our vision is to be recognised regionally as an organisation that provides significant value to the North East and every day we help the 65,000+ customers who use the Tyne Tunnels to have the best journey experience possible. This means we are committed to delivering regional growth by offering the most reliable, safe, sustainable, and efficient service to our customers.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are dedicated to being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We support our employees with a number of initiatives, and we are proud to have a “Great Place to Work” Certification.

About this career opportunity

The role is varied and interesting, and you will play a key role in supporting the Health and Safety team by developing safety campaigns, conducting audits and inspections, and investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses. You will need to be proactive, driven, and a great communicator.

Main role responsibilities

  • Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice in Safety, Health, and Environment
  • Work with other departments and share information using a range of communication methods
  • Assist in conducting internal routine workplace inspections/audits and risk assessments
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of safety campaigns and improvement initiatives
  • Participate in internal HSE meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems
  • Assist with monitoring and promoting compliance with environmental policies, such as waste disposal, pollution control, and resource conservation

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative
  • IT skills
  • Logical
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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