Title:  Apprentice

Looking to kick-start your career?  

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. 

Starting Salary: £24,920.81 per annum (Subject to review) 

Location: Amey Manchester, Factory Lane, Manchester M9 8AB. 

Working hours per week: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. 37.5 hours per week. 

Start date: April 2027 

Apprenticeship Link: Safety, health and environment technician / Skills England 

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled on the Safety, Health and Environment Technician Level 3 apprenticeship, which will take approximately 27 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college and your Amey team, with one-to-one advice, e-learning materials, mentoring and experienced colleagues on hand to help you learn, ask questions and build your technical knowledge. 

About the team:  

Join our supportive and inclusive Traffic Management community, working on diverse projects that make a positive impact across the UK. 

Amey Traffic Management is a specialist standalone business within Amey Transport Infrastructure, delivering traffic management services across seven contracts throughout England, supporting both Local Authority and National Highways clients.  

With an annual turnover exceeding £30 million, the business continues to experience significant growth and development across multiple sectors. 

Operating from several depots nationwide, the account employs more than 200 directly employed staff, supported by a network of specialist subcontractors.  

The business delivers high-quality traffic management solutions for planned works, major infrastructure projects and emergency response activities, ensuring the safety of our workforce, clients, road users and the wider public. 

Amey Traffic Management takes pride in its strong Health, Safety, Environment and Quality culture, promoting continuous improvement, operational excellence and the highest standards of compliance across all areas of the business. 

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. 

What you will bring: 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and ready to build their confidence in a supportive team.  

• 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 the 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. 

Please upload your certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications with your application, as this information will be used during shortlisting. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team. 

Why join Amey? 

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here. 

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. 

• Earn while you learn: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions 

• All-round support: You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your manager, colleagues, learning provider and our wider Early Careers community.  

• Career Growth: Throughout your pathway, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. 

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.

• Career pathways: Your apprenticeship can open the door to future roles across Amey, helping you build a long-term career after your programme.  

• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more

• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey

• Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.

• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. 

• Social Value – you will get two Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives and, where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey