HSE & Laboratory Apprentice

Health & Safety

• Promote a positive H&S culture, follow safe working practices and raise concerns


• Support maintenance of HSE systems and compliance documentation


• Carry out routine checks of HSE equipment and first aid provisions, reporting issues


• Assist with site inspections, audits and risk assessments


• Help record incidents and near-misses, supporting investigations and corrective actions


• Support administration of mandatory employee training, tracking completion and reminders


• Prepare HSE briefings, notices and safety communications


• Maintain accurate statutory and HSE records


• Assist with environmental activities, including waste segregation, records and monitoring


• Gather information and data for HSE performance updates

Lab Administration

• Maintain consumable stock records and lab inventory, raising orders as directed


• Support the chemical inventory system and compliance records


• Prepare analytical samples for dispatch and complete shipment paperwork under supervision


• Carry out laboratory housekeeping to keep workspaces clean, safe and organised


• Share ideas and observations for improving lab safety and working practices


• Undertake basic laboratory tasks once trained and deemed competent

Learning & Development

• Work towards a relevant apprenticeship qualification (e.g. Level 3 Safety, Health & Environment Technician or Laboratory Technician), completing training and assessments on time


• Build knowledge of HSE legislation, laboratory safety and best practice through training and shadowing


• Meet regularly with your line manager to review progress, receive feedback and agree objectives

Experience/Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above, including English, Maths and Science


• Good organisation and attention to detail


• Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance


• Willingness to learn and a strong interest in health & safety and laboratory/science work

Desired

• Exposure to a laboratory, science or workplace safety environment through education or work experience


• Basic IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook


• First Aid qualification (training can be provided)

Behaviours

• Collaboration & Team First: Works closely with the Laboratory Team Lead and wider teams, seeking guidance and contributing to shared goals


• Take Initiative: Engages fully with tasks, follows procedures and raises concerns or improvement ideas


• Empathy: Respects experienced colleagues, listens to feedback and applies learning


• Adaptability & Learning: Embraces new tasks and balances workplace responsibilities with apprenticeship study


• Judgement & Problem-Solving: Follows procedures to resolve routine issues and escalates concerns appropriately


• Planning & Delivery: Completes tasks reliably and on time, keeping managers informed and seeking support when required


• Safety First: Follows all safety rules, risk assessments and safe systems of work, uses correct PPE and reports hazards, incidents and near-misses promptly