Health & Safety Apprentice
Location: London + nationwide travel
Employment Type: Permanent
Full Time
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 + Benefits
Start Your Career in Health & Safety
Are you passionate about making a difference, promoting wellbeing, and helping create safer workplaces?
At Wilson James, we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health & Safety Apprentice to join our expert Health & Safety team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while studying towards a recognised Health & Safety qualification, developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to build a successful career in the profession.
Working alongside experienced Health & Safety professionals, you’ll support a variety of projects and initiatives that help protect our colleagues, clients, and the public across a diverse national operation
What you’ll be doing:
As a Health & Safety Apprentice, you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the Health & Safety function, including:
- Supporting health and safety initiatives, campaigns and improvement projects.
- Assisting with site inspections, audits and workplace observations.
- Monitoring safety performance and compliance across operational locations.
- Supporting incident investigations and gathering information relating to safety concerns and near misses.
- Maintaining health and safety records, documentation and reporting systems.
- Producing reports, presentations and internal communications.
- Attending meetings and helping track actions and outcomes.
- Assisting with the mobilisation of new contracts and Health & Safety requirements.
- Promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging safe behaviours throughout the business
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and develop within a professional Health & Safety environment.
You’ll ideally have:
- A genuine interest in Health & Safety, wellbeing and workplace standards.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Confidence to ask questions and seek support when needed.
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- A full UK driving licence or the ability to travel to sites nationally
Why join us?
We are Proud to be employee owned. This means we focus on long‑term success and recognise the contribution of our colleagues who make our success possible.
When you join Wilson James, you’ll be part of a business that:
- Invests in training, development and career progression
- Supports wellbeing and work-life balance
- Encourages diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Values innovation and continuous improvement
- Is built for long‑term success, not short-term gain
- Gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our future
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:
- 22 days annual leave
- Employer Pension contributions
- Access to financial wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
- Life assurance
- Specialist mental health & wellbeing support
- Online GP services for you and your family
- Discounts at hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Referral scheme
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top‑tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and we work with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace. Employee owned since 2026, we are strengthening our people‑first culture every day and creating even greater opportunities for investment, innovation, career development and long‑term success.
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