Posted 30 July, 2026
Health, Safety & Quality Apprentice
Heron Foods
North Ferriby, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Health, Safety & Quality ApprenticeLocation: Melton (near Hull, HU14 3HJ)Salary: National Minimum Wage (age dependent) + 30 days holiday + pension + staff discount across Heron Foods & B&MIf you're looking to start your career in Health, Safety and Quality, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience with a growing national retailer, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.As a Health, Safety & Quality Apprentice , you'll support our Health, Safety and Quality team in helping to maintain safe working environments, promote compliance, and uphold quality standards across our stores, distribution centre and support functions. You'll gain practical experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced retail business.This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable administrative, analytical and compliance-focused skills while earning a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.This position offers:National Minimum Wage (age dependent)30 days holiday (including bank holidays)Pension schemeStaff discount across Heron Foods and B&MA nationally recognised apprenticeship qualificationFull training and support from an experienced Health, Safety and Quality teamExcellent opportunities for career developmentOffice-based role at our Store Support CentreAbout the RoleYou'll be part of our Health, Safety and Quality team, helping to support the systems and processes that keep our colleagues, customers and workplaces safe. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how health and safety policies are implemented, how quality standards are monitored, and how compliance requirements are maintained across a national retail operation.Your responsibilities will include:Supporting the administration of health, safety and quality processesMaintaining accurate records, reports and compliance documentationLogging and tracking incidents, accidents and near-miss reportsAssisting with investigations and follow-up actions where requiredSupporting the coordination of risk assessments and auditsMonitoring compliance-related activities and maintaining tracking systemsLiaising with stores, distribution centres and internal departments to obtain information and provide updatesAssisting with the preparation of health, safety and quality reportsSupporting awareness campaigns and colleague communications relating to health, safety and wellbeingLearning about legal requirements, company policies and industry best practiceProviding general administrative support to the Health, Safety and Quality teamWhat You'll NeedA positive attitude and willingness to learnStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to workGood communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational skillsConfidence using computers and learning new systemsA proactive and flexible approach to workGood problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to handle confidential information appropriatelyThe ability to work well as part of a teamAn interest in Health & Safety, Quality, Compliance or Business AdministrationQualificationsGood standard of English and MathsBasic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel (desirable but not essential)About Heron FoodsHeron Foods is part of the B&M Group and operates 340+ stores across the UK. We're a fast-growing, value-driven retailer offering a friendly, supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for development.Our apprenticeship programmes provide the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning and learning, helping you build a successful long-term career.If you're ready to take your first step into a professional career in Health, Safety and Quality, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ
