Health and Safety Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship 2027
Salary : £19,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus
Duration: 4 years
Work Location: Stevenage
Learning Provider : QDOS Training (virtual learning)
Due to the need to attend your MBDA site, applicants need to ensure their home or rental location is appropriate, travel arrangements are manageable and travel time is minimised as required for your role.
The Qualification: You'll study for Safety Health and Environment technician course level 3.
Find more details about the course here:
https://www.qdostraining.com/product/safety-health-and-environment-technician-2/
Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Friday 22nd January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.
What we can offer you:
· Fully funded qualification starting September 2027
· Annual pay reviews
· Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs – including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing
· 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
· Study leave during exam periods
Programme structure - your work at MBDA:
The academic portion of this apprenticeship focuses on mastering statutory regulations, paired with extensive on-the-job learning where you will remain on scheme, completing practical training to support your future role within our organisation. Study will be delivered through a blend of office-based learning and direct, front-line industry experience.
When not studying, you will be working directly within our core Stevenage Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) function and can expect to be onsite 3 days per week.
Throughout the lifecycle of our operations, safeguarding our people and our surroundings is paramount – and one of the most integral roles comes from our SHE team. Our technicians work simultaneously with management and delivery teams to advise on statutory health, safety, and environmental requirements, ensuring our operations run efficiently, legally, and sustainably. We have a unique apprenticeship within this team to help us continue the successful, responsible delivery of our operations in the future.
What you will achieve:
Throughout this programme, apprentices will:
Develop the skills required to effectively manage risk and implement Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems in a fast-paced operational environment.
Be working with colleagues and partners across all levels of the organisation, inspiring and influencing others to see the benefit of working responsibly.
Look at operations at the work front and in the office to get a full, well-rounded insight into the practical application of company SHE policies and statutory frameworks.
Investigate incidents, analyse data, and present findings directly to the management team to determine next steps and drive continuous improvement.
Be trained on delivering vital training—such as company inductions and toolbox talks—while mastering commonly used digital office applications and reporting tools.
Our team promotes innovative thinking, encourages sustainable ideas, and embraces them, so there will be ample opportunity for your own contributions toward a positive safety culture. You'll be encouraged to think creatively, challenge existing ways of working and contribute ideas that make a real difference to the business.
Training will be given on how to identify hazards, evaluate workplace risks, and implement safe systems of work. As we build on your confidence and professional judgement, your operational responsibility will…