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Health and Safety Trainee

SAGA Truck and Van Hatfield, AL9, GB
Competitive per year
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Job Details

Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Apprentice
Department: Service & Support

Job Description

SAGA Values

We put our colleagues first and promote a culture of growth, ambition and development where anything is possible and we shine a light on good work, rewarding those who live and breathe our values.

Respect – forms the foundation of our relationships—between colleagues, partners, and customers - ensuring trust and collaboration in everything we do.
Passion – fuels our commitment to excellence, inspiring us to go above and beyond in delivering outstanding service and solutions.
Performance – is at the heart of our ambition, pushing us to continuously innovate and achieve new milestones. We celebrate these values that unite us and drive us forward - together, towards a bright future.

Overview

We are seeking a Trainee Safety and Compliance Administrator to support the organisation’s health, safety, and compliance functions while gaining practical experience and formal training in risk assessment and safety management. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to develop a career in health and safety.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

  • Maintain and organise filing systems for all safety and compliance documentation.
  • Assist in managing the training system, run compliance reports, and track completion.
  • Monitor non-compliance actions and ensure they are addressed, with reports communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Update incident logs and assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Track Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims and support the collection of payments.
  • Help prepare safety notices, awareness materials, and internal communications.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • Assist with administration and six-monthly reviews of Business Continuity Plans.
  • Maintain and update contractor lists, distributing to sites as required.
  • Help coordinate occupational health visits, maintain records, and follow up on actions.

Experience :

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.
  • Proven experience in nursing, public health, or related healthcare fields is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to teach or train diverse audiences effectively in both formal and informal settings
  • Strong public speaking skills with the capacity to engage audiences of varying sizes
  • Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to health and safety contexts
  • Experience developing educational materials related to nutrition or wellness is advantageous
  • Prior experience working within organisational safety programmes or occupational health environments is preferred

Our Company Benefits:

When you join us you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Standout learning and development opportunities via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
  • 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
  • Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
  • £20,000 death in service benefit
  • Access to free, independent advice on finance, health, and wellbeing
  • Company Healthcare Cashback Scheme, with a wellbeing programme via Simply Health
  • Access to Hastee, a scheme that enables you to access a portion of your earned pay when you need it, on-demand.

Join us in providing outstanding service while enhancing your career in the automotive industry!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,784.50 per year
Work Location: In perso

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme

Additional Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Death in Service Cover
  • Private Healthcare

About the Company

SAGA Truck and Van is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealerships in the UK. Owned by RCM, a European distributor of multiple brands including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche and Bénéteau. SAGA has sites across East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent, our facilities are staffed by experienced professionals who specialise in providing support to businesses of all shapes and sizes.

We provide a full suite of aftersales services to keep your commercial vehicles performing at their best. Our expert team offers overnight servicing & MOTs, truck inspections, genuine parts & accessories, body repair and service contracts. All to minimise your downtime in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

At SAGA we follow one simple mission - to ensure our customers always receive the best possible care, wherever they are in their journeys. We understand that to achieve this, we need to attract and retain the best people. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and respected for their contributions.

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