Health & Safety Apprentice

Health & Safety Apprentice

(Purfleet)

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay to quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators.  CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment.  CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfils its mission: to excel as an integrated provider if maritime links.

CLdN Ports London Ltd is looking for a Health & Safety Apprentice to join the busy, fast paced environment of Health & Safety Department, as the company continues on its rapid growth. You will receive the appropriate training through a Health, Safety and Environment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship, developing the skills necessary to be a competent Health and Safety professional. There will be the opportunity to progress with further training and the potential for future permanent employment for the right candidate.

Your role

• To study and pass the Health, Safety and Environment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. 
• Adhere to and promote all required health, safety and welfare policies whilst supporting in maintaining the companies approved management systems. 
• Support Health and Safety Manager and Officer in line with corporate, internal, legal and international industry standards.
• Assist in the provision of the sites Health, Safety and Environmental support and advice.
• Monitoring the completion of statutory checks in accordance with the agreed schedules. 
• Hazard identification and site inspections.
• Attend local safety meetings and take accurate minutes of the meeting. 
• Preparing and maintaining health, safety and environmental records.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses , including the review of risk assessments.
• Actively engage with employees to develop health and safety culture.
• Checking the first aid supplies and ensure that first aid kits adhere to the Safety Management requirements. 
• Checking the contents of the safety noticeboards are adequate, relevant and kept up to date. 
• Assisting in completing drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with the Company policy. 

Your profile

• You will hold GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent). 
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to use initiative.
• Excellent IT skills are required including a good working knowledge of MS Office.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload. 
• You should be reliable, flexible and adaptable with an enthusiastic approach.

Our offer 

• Competitive salary
• Funded Training
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance Cover

Contact

Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply? 

Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment.pft@cldn.com with reference “Health & Safety Apprentice”.

The closing date for applications will be Monday 28th October, 2024