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Health & Safety Higher Apprentice

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Job Title: Health & Safety Higher Apprentice

Location: Port Talbot

Salary: Year 1 £16,710, Year 2 £19,201

Length of apprenticeship: 2 years

Closing Date: Monday 11th April 2022

At Tata Steel we believe that our strength is not just in our steel, but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We pride ourselves on our world-class products, processes and people. We value individuality and believe that exposing people to genuine challenges on live projects fosters creativity and allows potential to be fulfilled.

Apply today and let’s make the difference together

The Role

We are recruiting for a Health and Safety Higher Apprentice to be based within the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) function located at our site in Port Talbot, South Wales. The position will reporting into the Occupational Safety Manager, who will support and contribute to the Department’s objective of improving Health and Safety performance within the Strip Products UK Hub’s manufacturing operations. Additionally, an aspiration of zero harm is held within the business and this role will be key in supporting the drive towards this goal.

Work carried out will initially will involve supporting and contributing to the implementation, development and continuous improvement of appropriate Health and Safety processes to ensure ongoing compliance with the statutory obligations and all other relevant Health and Safety legislation. Additionally supporting the development and delivery of the Hub’s Health and Safety strategies to effectively ensure that the compliance and continuous improvement with statutory obligations is delivered and support transition towards ISO 45001 certification.

As the candidate progresses through the apprenticeship scheme, there will be an opportunity to take more of a lead in project management and setting the strategic direction of the business with regards to Health and Safety improvement strategy.

The Apprenticeship

During your higher apprenticeship you will study towards an NVQ Level 3 in Business Improvements Techniques.

All our higher apprentice programmes commence in August/September 2022.

The Candidate

To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English, Maths and Science) at Grades A* – C or level 4 – 9

AND

Have or be expected to achieve 3 A-levels at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.

You will have a keen interest in the following:-

  • Complex data analysis and problem-solving
  • Building relationships with a range of stakeholders and using influential skills to improve the Health and Safety performance within an industrial environment
  • Management of Health and Safety improvement projects
  • Driving and setting the strategic direction of the business with regards to Health and Safety strategy

The Benefits

As well as a competitive starting salary, you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:

  • Nationally recognised qualifications
  • Employment opportunities and career progression
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
  • One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
  • Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.
  • Free onsite parking at all of our sites
  • Annual Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance

The Business

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

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