Job Objective:

• Assist in conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Help maintain SHEQ documentation, including policies, procedures, and training records.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Monitor compliance with legal and company standards across transport and warehouse activities.
• Contribute to environmental initiatives such as waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for KPIs and performance metrics.
• Engage with operational teams to promote a positive safety culture.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Health & Safety Team to support site-wide initiatives.
• Understand how SHEQ performance impacts customer satisfaction and service delivery.
• Support initiatives that improve customer confidence in our safety and quality standards.

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to):

• Communicate and contribute effectively in both spoken and written word adapting to the audience to present information or training in an assertive, engaging way
• Work with others (colleagues, suppliers, customers) and lead by example in a collaborative and non- confrontational way
• Be able to adjust to change in relation to the requirements of the organisation
• Contribute to a positive Health & Safety culture
• Challenge behaviour that is inconsistent with company and Health & Safety culture
• Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest sustainable innovative solutions
• Work towards being able to work within own level of competence, know when to seek advice from others
• Work within rules and regulations of professional competence and code of conduct as defined by a professional institution. Be able to resist pressures to allow others to utilise unsafe working practices.
• Be prepared to take additional responsibility, where you see it is necessary, to support the department/function or other colleagues
• Offer ideas for improving the service you offer or the processes for which you are responsible for

Training:

• An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. An average of 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
• You will be expected to complete monthly online training to develop your skills and knowledge around your role. Your role will be based at: Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd, Board 24, Franks Road, Coalville, LE67 1TT (some local travel required)

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• No previous experience necessary as full training will be given within SHE Technician apprenticeship course
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent
• Analytical skills to be able to interpret and summarise data (MS Excel)
• Full and current UK driving license
• Regional travel (as required) to meet business needs
• Representing MDS at logistics and general external meetings and events

Technical skills and behavioural competencies:

• Organised and methodical
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Team player
• Resilient
• Able to develop positive relationships with others (both internal and external)

Benefits

• Time For You: Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.  

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.