Apprentice Health, Safety and Environmental Technician Level 3

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK utility company is seeking an Apprentice Health, Safety and Environmental Technician in Coventry. This 24-month program offers hands-on experience in health and safety practices, supporting the safety management system, and participating in audits and training delivery. Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, an annual bonus scheme, and ongoing professional development. A genuine passion for making a positive impact is essential.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Retail Offers

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for health and safety.
• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience across different teams.
• Develop knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Support the delivery of the safety management system.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Effective communication

Ability to work effectively in a team

Ability to influence positive behaviour

Ability to present confidently

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Strong planning and organisational skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Health, Safety and Environmental Technician (Level 3)

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we are looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Health, Safety and Environmental Technician Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

You'll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams, developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes. All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. You'll spend time with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team within Severn Trent Services, supporting the delivery of the safety management system, assisting with incident investigations, carrying out site audits, contributing to wellbeing initiatives and helping deliver training such as toolbox talks and inductions. You will also analyse safety and compliance data, presenting your findings either in written reports or directly to the management team.

We welcome apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

Programme Structure

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at the Severn Trent Centre in Coventry, and the programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent. You will have 1-1 development conversations with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team. You will study towards a Level 3 qualification in Safety, Health and Environment Technician (a standard). More information about this qualification can be found through the provided link. We encourage you to read this information before applying.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will expand your knowledge of:

• Statutory health, safety and environmental legislation
• SHE management systems (including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001) and the principles of hazard identification and risk assessment
• Occupational health and wellbeing
• Conducting inspections, audits and workplace checks
• Practical experience delivering training and safety briefings such as toolbox talks and inductions
• You will also develop the confidence and capability to analyse safety and compliance data, produce clear reports, and engage effectively with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to support a positive safety culture.

What we are looking for

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term. We would love you to be someone with:

• A knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Effective communication
• Ability to work effectively in a team and with others — including colleagues, suppliers, clients and the public
• Ability to influence positive behaviour
• Ability to present confidently and hold an audience's attention
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Strong planning and organisational skills

About the programme

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will help you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Severn Trent Centre, 2 St. John’s Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2LZ

Standard: Safety, Health and Environment Technician

Apprenticeship Duration: 24 months (this does not include EPA period)

Entry Criteria: For this Apprenticeship Programme (Level 3) we require all candidates to have Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C or above.

Driving Requirements: If you are successful, you will require a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle upon completion of your apprenticeship.

You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across an 8am – 4pm/9am - 5pm working pattern.

Rewards and care

It's not just a job you'll get here, you'll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. We'll help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here are some highlights:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As you progress, you will receive an annual salary review and potential increases when you move into your first role.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities we serve. We are supported by working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity – who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

Let's go

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through April and May 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.