Health and Safety Apprentice
Posted 2 weeks ago by EGGER UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Health & Safety Apprentice role at EGGER (UK) Ltd. offers an opportunity to start a career in Health & Safety within a global manufacturing leader. This full-time position involves completing a 24-month apprenticeship program to achieve a Level 3 qualification, while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. The apprentice will support Health & Safety tasks and projects, ensuring the welfare of employees and compliance with safety standards. The role also provides a pathway to further qualifications and career progression in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete a 24-month apprenticeship programme to achieve a Level 3 Health and Safety qualification.
- Progress towards NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety and NEBOSH qualifications.
- Support departmental and Plant Managers with Health & Safety tasks and projects.
- Deliver accurate and efficient administration support.
- Train to respond to general and specific H&S queries, building strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all employees and anyone affected by EGGER's operations.
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs, including at least Level 4 (Grade C) in English and Maths.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Organised, efficient, and personable with excellent communication skills.
- Able to build positive working relationships across the business.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality principles.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hexham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Start your career in Health & Safety with a global leader in manufacturing. At EGGER (UK) Ltd., we are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment. Were offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Health & Safety Apprentice. This role will give you hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while gaining recognised professional qualifications.
City: Hexham (UK)
Contract Type: Full-time
Job-Code: 5924
Department: Other Technical / Production
What Youll Do
- Complete a 24-month apprenticeship programme to achieve a Level 3 Health and Safety qualification.
- Progress your career eventually towards a NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety and NEBOSH qualifications.
- Support departmental and Plant Managers with Health & Safety tasks and projects.
- Ensure that you deliver accurate and efficient administration support.
- Train to respond to general and specific H&S queries, building strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all employees and anyone affected by EGGERs operations.
What Were Looking For
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs , including at least Level 4 (Grade C) in English and Maths.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Organised, efficient, and personable with excellent communication skills.
- Able to build positive working relationships across the business.
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality principles.
Why join EGGER?
- Earn while you learn with a competitive salary.
- Fully funded qualifications and training.
- Support from experienced mentors.
- Opportunity to progress within Health & Safety in a leading manufacturing company.
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025
Your Contact Jack Smith, HR, T 01434 602191
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.