Safety, Health, Environment & Chemistry Apprentice
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Location: Kent, GB, ME3 0AR
Company: Uniper
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join the Safety, Health. Environment & Chemistry (SHEC) team as a SHE Apprentice at Grain Power Station. This is a structured 3-year apprenticeship programme combining academic learning with practical experience in a high-hazard, regulated power generation environment.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
The apprentice will undertake a recognised SHE-related qualification supported by on-the-job training, mentoring, and exposure to operational activities and governance processes, as well as an IOSH accredited Safety, health and environment technician level 3 apprenticeship.
- Support implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Assist with compliance against UK legislation (HSWA, PUWER, WAHR, COSHH, CDM)
- Support risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Assist incident reporting and investigation
- Support contractor safety governance and assurance
- Assist environmental monitoring and compliance
- Support audits, inspections and assurance activities
- Assist with inductions and SHE communications
- Maintain registers and compliance trackers
Your profile
Entry Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics
- Strong interest in SHE disciplines
- Good communication and organisational skill
Driving license and access to vehicle required
Desirable:
- A Levels or equivalent
- Previous work experience
- Interest in energy or industrial sectors
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and willing to learn
- Detail-oriented
- Professional and able to challenge appropriately
- Strong safety focus
- Organised with ability to manage tasks
Your qualities
- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager
dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
| Contract type: | Limited |
| Working Hours: | Full Time |
| Start Date: | September |
| Deadline: | 07/07/2026 |
| Salary: | £16,750 |
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.