HSE Apprentice - Greater Gabbard and Scroby Sands

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment

RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for a motivated individual to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This exciting 2 year apprentice scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into a health, safety and environment advisor working within the offshore wind sector.

Learning will combine 20% training provider learning with 80% workplace on-the-job learning at our sites in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of an HSE Advisor within the Offshore Wind Sector.

Completing this apprenticeship will result in the apprentice achieving Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Technical Member status criteria and a Level 3 Safety Health and Environment Technician NVQ

About the role

• Gain valuable knowledge on all aspects of HSE management, topics of learning which will include:
  • Behavioural programs
  • Peer engagement
  • HSE legal requirements
  • HSE Management systems
  • Wellbeing
  • Auditing
  • Identifying, evaluating and controlling hazards
  • Delivering presentations
  • Emergency planning
  • Incident causation and investigation
• This apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the following areas:
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Advisory: Provide independent, expert advice on HSE matters and ensure compliance with legal and business requirements
  • HSE Culture and Relationship Development: Promote HSE culture through leadership, team engagement, and contractor management
  • Risk Management and Incident Reporting: Identify, mitigate, and monitor risks while fostering a robust incident and near-miss reporting culture
  • HSE Systems Management: Maintain, audit, and improve HSE management systems, ensuring alignment with standards
  • On-site and Offshore Inspections: Conduct workplace inspections to monitor compliance and promote improvement initiatives
  • Documentation and Compliance: Develop, review, and update HSE-related documentation while ensuring adherence to legislative requirements
  • Behavioural Safety and Wellbeing: Drive initiatives in behavioural safety, wellbeing, and sustainability
  • Operational Support: Provide technical and procedural HSE support to operational teams for risk assessments and compliance solutions
  • Project and Contractor Oversight: Engage with sub-contractors and project teams to implement HSE standards and ensure effective contractor management
  • Performance and Goal Achievement: Contribute to achieving HSE-related performance indicators, goals, and targets

Job Requirements and experience

• 5 GCSE’s A*- C including English and Maths
• Proficient in commonly used office computer applications
• Good written and spoken English and be able to communicate effectively
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels through verbal and written communication including active listening skills
• Have a good moral compass and high ethical standards
• Show a keen interest in other people’s health and wellbeing as well as the protection of the environment
• Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion, respecting confidentiality at all times
• Be confident at heights as working at height training is required and working on ladders will be required
• A good swimmer and confident in the water (for training purposes)
• Good health, with general all round fitness to work in an offshore environment is a
• requirement for the role
• Will be 18 at the time of commencing employment due to GWO certification requirements

In addition to the skills above you will need to achieve the minimum Global Offshore Wind (GWO) qualifications to enable travel to and work on offshore wind installations. These will be organised and paid for by the company on commencement of employment.

You will be expected to regularly work in the offshore environment and on the Service Operations Vessel which will include offshore overnight stays (a passport is required whilst staying offshore).

The role will be based at Greater Gabbard Operations base in Lowestoft and Scroby Sands Operations base in Great Yarmouth (with time split equally and as required between both sites) although occasional travel to other RWE sites in the UK and Europe will be required.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88658, application period: 01/01/2025.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com #LI-MB1

We look very much forward to you application including your CV and cover letter which tells us why you´re a suitable candidate for this opportunity and how it aligns with your studies & career plans. 

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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