Level 3 Health and safety technician apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
Level 3 Health and safety technician apprenticeship
Health and safety matters
If understanding the world of safety, health and the environment matters to you, you matter to us.
Our Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Technician Apprenticeship was created to provide people with the chance to contribute to the safety, health, and the environmental requirements of Network Railβs operations. This apprenticeship is paramount to creating a safe environment for your colleagues and passengers. Through a mixed blend of part-time study and real-world experience, youβll become professionally recognised by joining the Institute of Occupational Safety, Health (IOSH) at TechIOSH level.
Overview
Β· You will begin with a competitive starting salary, and this will increase throughout the scheme as you develop.
Β· You will be based in York
Β· The scheme will last for two years.
Who you are matters
Do you have an interest in the environment, safety, health, and the general wellbeing of others? Then you could be the perfect fit for this job! We are looking for influential and driven thinkers who can look at the bigger picture and evaluate to help create a better workplace environment. You will find yourself working alongside a range of teams and gaining experience in different areas.
At Network Rail, we invest in your future, exposing you to the different areas and aspects because you will play a key role in the future of the organisation and its contribution to the country. In return, we respect individuals who are driven, hardworking and uphold Network Railβs values and behaviours.
What youβll be doing
In this role, youβll be partly office based and partly onsite providing advice to others on how to work without causing harm to themselves or others. No working day will be the same as you will be engaging with different areas of the organisation to ensure everyone returns home safely each day. You will also help to protect and enhance the global land, air, and water resources for future generations. Youβll influence others to see the benefit of how working responsibly can enhance the running of Network Rail.
You can undertake a planned rotation across different departments within the organisation which will fundamentally help your progress in achieving your career goals at Network Rail.
What youβll get out of it
Upon scheme completion, you can join the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at TechIOSH level. This apprenticeship will be Level 3.
The opportunities it leads to
At Network Rail, we reward employees with excellent career progression opportunities. Following the completion of your apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for positions across a variety of functions. Your career has the potential to progress into more senior roles within the organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Level 3 Health and safety technician apprenticeship roles across UM for Network Rail's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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