Job info	Job info details
Job title	Apprentice Health, Safety and Environment Technician
Strategic team/Directorate	Corporate Services
Service	Corporate Services
Business unit	Corporate Safety
Responsible to (day to day issues)	Corporate Safety Team
Accountable to (line manager)	Corporate Safety Manager
Salary grade	Apprentice - Level 3
JE ref	APP302

1. Key purpose of job

• To provide administrative and other support within the Corporate Safety Team, whilst obtaining on the job experience and qualifications.
• To support the delivery of Corporate Safety functions, projects and initiatives across the scope of Torbay Council’s Activities. 

2. Anticipated outcomes of post

• That the Health, Safety and Welfare of Torbay Council staff and service users will be protected.
• That the activities of Torbay Council are undertaken in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation.
• That a positive Health and Safety culture is promoted throughout the organisation.
• That Health and Safety Risks are actively managed and mitigated.
• Successful completion of the Level 3 Health Safety and Environment apprenticeship course.

3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post

• As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services.
• Learning how and assisting with implementing, administering and complying with the full range of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation as applicable to Torbay Council’s activities.
• Updating, administrating and interrogating Torbay Council’s Assure electronic H&S management system. This will include the development on forms and processes as part of effective H&S management.
• To provide basic Health, Safety and Environmental support and advice to Torbay Council colleagues.
• To maintain a current knowledge of key Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• To support the delivery and administration of the Corporate Safety Teams School Services and Training Programme.
• To support members of the Corporate Safety team in fulfilling their duties. This may include project work, meetings and working groups.

4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post

• None. 

5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post

• None. 

6. Working environment and conditions of the post

• The postholder will be required to work mainly in an office environment, with occasional site visits to the full scope of properties and activities currently covered by Torbay Council’s activities. This may necessitate outdoor working such as at Harbour or development sites.

7. Physical demands of the post

• The post will require physical demands, such as lifting, climbing ladders and entering some restricted spaces.

8. Specific resources used by the post

• The postholder has shared access to Council vehicles.
• Laptop and associated equipment.

9. Key contacts and relationships

External

• SWISCo and other Local Authorities.
• Service users and members of the public.

Internal

• Torbay Council employees at all levels of the organisation. 

10. Other duties

• To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.

Other Information

• All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice.
• The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement. 
• The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures.
• The post-holder must comply with the Council’s Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role.
• This post is office based at Torquay Town Hall but the post holder may be required to move their base to any other location within the Council at a future date.
• The post-holder must be committed to the Council’s Core Values for employees – “Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity”. Evidence will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes.
• If you are required to use your own vehicle on Council business or drive a council vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsements by accessing gov.uk/view-driving-licence and providing a code to your Line Manager in order to share your driving licence information with the Council.
• Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo the checks appropriate to the post applied for.
• The post holder is expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2017 (part 7) the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Person Specification

Note for Candidate

All Candidates

The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement. In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.

Candidates who consider that they have a disability

Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.

If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.

Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.

If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.

Job info	Job info details
Job Title	Apprentice Health, Safety and Environment Technician
Strategic team/Directorate	Corporate Services
Service	Corporate Services
Business unit	Corporate Safety

Skills and effectiveness

Essential skills and effectiveness

• Effective communication.
• Effective organisational ability.
• Ability to see tasks through to a successful conclusion to ensure objectives and deadlines are met.
• Able to present verbal and written information clearly and concisely.
• Up to date knowledge of PC based office systems.
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team.
• Initiative and commitment with a flexible approach to work.
• Problem solving skills.
• As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Desirable skills and effectiveness

N/A

Knowledge

Essential knowledge

• Ability to use a range of standard IT packages. 

Desirable knowledge

• A broad understanding of the role the private rented sector plays in meeting housing need.

Experience and achievements

Essential experience and achievements

• Experience of working in a team through paid or voluntary work, or through education.

Desirable experience and achievements

• Previous local government or office-based experience.
• Experience of making decisions independently.

Qualifications/professional memberships

Essential qualifications/professional memberships

• GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 4 - 9 (or equivalent). 

Desirable qualifications/professional memberships

• At least one A level (or equivalent). 

Other requirements

Other requirements of the job role

• Willingness to undertake a Level 3 Health Safety and Environment qualification and additional training as required for the role.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay/South West UK to carry out duties.
• Ability to accommodate unsociable hours.
• Ability to accommodate occasional homeworking.