Traffic Management - Health and Safety Apprentice

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health and Safety Apprentice to join our Traffic Management account within Amey's Transport Infrastructure Business Unit, based in Manchester. Whether you are leaving school, finishing college or looking for a new direction, this is a great place to start building your future career.

What you will do

• Support the delivery of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) activities across all Amey Traffic Management contracts.
• Assist with planned and unannounced site inspections, audits and assurance activities to verify compliance with company standards, legislation and client requirements, including day and night activity throughout the year.
• Monitor compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs), risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Support investigations into incidents, near misses, service failures and unsafe acts, ensuring lessons learned are captured and communicated.
• Assist in the collection, analysis and reporting of HSEQ performance data, trends and key metrics.
• Promote and support the Amey Zero Code and positive safety culture across the workforce.
• Participate in depot inspections and workplace compliance reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development, review and communication of risk assessments, SSOWs and other operational documentation.
• Assist with the delivery of safety briefings, campaigns, toolbox talks and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships with operatives, supervisors, managers, clients and stakeholders across multiple contracts.
• Support compliance with ISO management systems, legal obligations and client-specific HSEQ requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend training, development programmes and apprenticeship activities to achieve the Level 3 qualification and professional development objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, quality, environmental performance and operational excellence.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties that support the effective delivery of HSEQ objectives across Amey Traffic Management.

After the apprenticeship

Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

• If you are under 19 and do not hold maths and/or English qualifications, you will need to complete Functional Skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to insurance and nature of the work associated with this account.
• Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing, in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

About the employer

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Safety, health and environment technician (level 3), Protective services
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: RHG CONSULT LTD
• Expected duration: 2 Years 3 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
• Start date: 1 April 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £24,920.81 a year