Introduction
Indaver is at the forefront of sustainable waste management in Europe, providing high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions in municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste sectors. Operating across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland, we specialise in Total Waste Management and Waste‑to‑Energy solutions.
This position is based at our Rivenhall Facility in Essex, a state‑of‑the‑art plant that processes approximately 595,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, generating electricity to power around 60,000 homes.
The ESH Apprentice (Environment, Health & Safety) will undertake a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician Apprenticeship, combining workplace training with a minimum of 6 hours per week (370 hours) of remote online learning over 20 months.
The apprentice will report to and assist the QESH Manager with day‑to‑day activities and the requirements of the Rivenhall plant. Additional suitable ESH training will be undertaken as required. On successful completion, you will become a Level 3 SHE Technician and be eligible to join IOSH at the TechIOSH level.
Please note this position is a two‑year fixed‑term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
* Develop knowledge of health and safety law.
* Understand the moral and ethical foundations of effective health and safety management.
* Gain familiarity with ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems. Build competence in conducting Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments.
* Acquire insight into Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations.
* Explore the principles of accident and incident causation.
* Strengthen awareness of proactive risk‑control measures.
* Gain understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001, including the importance of accurate document creation and document control.
* Care, connect and liaise with all staff and service providers within the facility to ensure risks are identified, controlled and/or suitably mitigated so that all work is carried out safely and compliantly.
* Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and the people who contribute to it.
Experience Required
* Functional skills in English and Maths (GCSE 4/C+)
* No previous ESH experience necessary.
* Previous general employment ideally.
* An interest in health, safety and/or environmental practice.
* Positive and proactive person.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to analyse and be constructively critical.
Offer
* Competitive salaries
* Attractive pension scheme
* Death in service insurance
* 25 days annual leave plus statutory, plus birthday day
* Annual performance bonus scheme
* Paid training with study and exam leave
* Long service rewards, including increased annual leave
* Wellness programme, including physical activity allowance
* Employee assistance programmeCycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* New employee referral incentive
Where do you work?
On‑site position – Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility, Woodhouse Farm, Woodhouse Lane, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9DF.
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