Health & Safety - Graduate Management Trainee
Purfleet
About CLdN
CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, 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 roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) 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 fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety – Graduate Management Trainee, to join the fast paced environment of our Health & Safety Department, as the company continues on its rapid growth. You will receive the appropriate training through a relevant Health & Safety Level 5 (or above) course, developing the skills necessary to be a competent Health and Safety professional. Our aim is to prepare you for line management by equipping you with the skills and practical experience needed.
Your role
* To study and pass a relevant Health & Safety Level 5 (or above) course.
* Adhere to and promote all health, safety and welfare policies whilst supporting and maintaining the companies approved management systems.
* Support Health and Safety Managers and Officers in line with corporate, internal, legal and international industry standards.
* Ensure that Management are kept up-to-date with any changes, additions or developments in Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Maintain regular contact with other Health & Safety Managers within the Group to share information on Health, Safety and Training matters.
* Ensure that all accidents and incidents are investigated and reported in a timely manner.
* Assist in the provision of the sites Health, Safety and Environmental support and advice.
* Monitor the completion of statutory checks in accordance with the agreed schedules.
* Hazard identification and site inspections.
* Participate in local safety meetings and take accurate minutes of the meeting.
* Prepare and maintain health, safety and environmental records.
* Conduct 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.
* Complete drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Company policy.
* Undertake any training, determined by Management, enabling postholder to fulfil the role efficiently.
Your profile
* Educated to degree level, with a minimum of 2:2 (or equivalent qualifications)
* Able to demonstrate some work experience.
* Will have excellent IT skills
* Must have great communication skills
* Will be proactive and practical in an industrial environment
* Evidence a high degree of flexibility
* Have the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
* Will have a full, clean driving licence
* Must have a passport for potential travel to European ports
* Will be willing to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check
* Already have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available for this position
Our offer
* Competitive salary, Pension scheme, Life Assurance Cover & Cycle to Work Scheme.
This position is subject to a random and “for cause” Drug & Alcohol testing policy
Contact: Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply? Send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment.pft@cldn.comusing reference Health & Safety - Graduate Management Trainee.
Closing date for applications is Monday 27th October, 2025