Apprentice Health and Safety Assistant

Job Introduction

We’re experience makers.

And food fanatics. And we’re hiring.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.

Be part of something greater.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James’ Park, Newcastle United Football Club. Following on from our biggest season yet, we are looking to start the new upcoming season where we left off.

We have a brand-new exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Health and Safety Assistant can really make their own. Your focus will be to support Sodexo Live at St James Park with major events operational management and front-line team members, to be compliant with Sodexo UKI’s HSEQ Policies and Food Safety Policy. This will suit someone with a keen interest in food Health and Safety who can ensure compliance.

If this is you, apply to join our team now.

Main Responsibilities

Working under the supervision and guidance of the Health & Safety Advisor to ensure adherence to regulatory, statutory requirements and best practice guidance.
Supporting the HSE Advisor and operational team in delivery of the HSE plan through continuous improvement and assurance of effective management systems, strategic initiatives, cultural development and leadership.
Supporting due diligence and corporate responsibility, requiring good communication and influencing skills, with all levels of staff on site.
Supporting with the writing of risk assessments, safe operating procedures and safe systems of work.
Creating analytical reports of safety data
Workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk reduction.
Coordinating HSE meetings, minute taking and action tracking.
Supporting with employee briefing, training and development.

Desirable

Excellent communicator including factual report writing
Be able to work both independently and in teams
Have a high level of attention to detail, meticulous but pragmatic processes and organizational skills
Be approachable, be a good listener, be diplomatic, be assertive
Experience in soft FM safety management
Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self – imposed.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
Experience of presenting at client review forums and completing relevant information

Essential

Interest in becoming chartered in a HSE disciplines, as a minimum qualify for TechIOSH membership
Ability to effectively cooperate and deal with wide range of internal and external relationships
Commitment to HSE management. Have a strong motivation for knowledge and personal development
Certification to Level 3 Health and Safety Technician Qualification, to be met within agreed timescale

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Salary	Competitive
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/1840986/146544
Contract Type	Apprenticeships
Closing Date	13 September, 2025
Job Category	Apprentice/Work Experience
Business Unit	UK Sodexo Live - Frontline
Location	Newcastle, United Kingdom
No. of positions	1
Posted on	13 August, 2025

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