Health and Safety Apprentice

Kier Group plc; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company is seeking a Health and Safety Apprentice in Winchester. This role offers the opportunity to earn while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Safety, Health & Environmental Technician. You will support the Transportation team in various responsibilities such as identifying hazards, checking PPE compliance, and assisting in site inspections. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and a willingness to learn. Competitive salary and a diverse work environment await you.

Benefits

Wide variety of benefits

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
• Ability to handle working in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated, punctual and organised.

Responsibilities

• Identifying potential hazards and reporting risks.
• Checking that PPE is being used correctly.
• Assisting in maintaining accident records and incident reports.
• Supporting health and safety officers in conducting site inspections.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Punctual

Organised

Ability to handle varying weather conditions

Education

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Apprentice

We're looking for a Health and Safety Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Winchester, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Safety, Health & Environmental Technician.

Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport. Visit: https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you\'ll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does an apprenticeship work?

As a Health and Safety Apprentice you\'ll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Safety, Health & Environmental Technician, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You\'ll work closely with the Transportation team to support in the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.

Your day to day will include:

• Identifying potential hazards and reporting risks
• Checking that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is being used correctly
• Assisting in maintaining accident records and incident reports
• Supporting health and safety officers in conducting site inspections

What are we looking for?

The role of Health and Safety Apprentice is great for you if you have:

• 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths
• The ability to handle working in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, punctual and organised

We\'re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\'t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We\'re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\'re proud of the steps we\'ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\'s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D\&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier