Health & Safety Apprentice Level 3

ABOUT MARLBOROUGH HIGHWAYS

Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work. We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers.

Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care. We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health & Safety (H&S) Apprentice will support the H&S team in ensuring a safe and compliant working environment at Marlborough Highways. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and training in various aspects of health, safety and Environment management, including risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance with relevant regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the H&S team in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential hazards in the workplace.
• Support the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Help maintain accurate records of safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of safety training sessions for employees.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and regulatory changes related to health and safety.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A keen interest in health and safety and a desire to pursue a career in this field. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify potential hazards. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• UK driving license holder. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION TIPS

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR UPDATED CV AND COVER LETTER TO george.belle@hackney.gov.uk  

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. What you are applying for and why.
2. Why do you want to work for MARLBOROUGH HIGHWAYS?
3. What qualifications do you already hold that are relevant to the Health and Safety Apprentice?
4. What SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and EXPERTISE do you have that are relevant for this apprenticeship? (please refer to the candidate requirements listed above).
5. What personal qualities do you have that will be useful for this apprenticeship?
6. What do you hope to gain from this apprenticeship? (please refer to the job description above).

This role may close early depending on the number of applicants.