Apprentice Environmental Practitioner

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com

About Our Apprenticeship Programme

Our award-winning Apprenticeship programme is offering a variety of apprenticeship opportunities for applicants to kick start their career within the Chemical Industry. Crowned West Yorkshire’s Best Large Employer of Apprentices, we offer an extensive training package including practical experience, skills, and theoretical knowledge.

To find out more about our apprenticeship programme visit our dedicated apprenticeship page on our website:

https://www.solenis.com/en/about/careers/students-graduates/apprenticeships

What do Environmental Practitioners do:

Environmental Practitioner Apprentices develop the required skills and knowledge in order to be able to:

• Support the Environment Team to help the site meet environmental laws and company requirements, covering areas such as permits, waste, emissions, noise, and environmental management systems.
• Help carry out environmental monitoring (such as air emissions and noise) and assist with collecting and reporting the results.
• Collect, track, and report environmental performance data, and support projects that help improve environmental performance.
• Help create environmental communications and support the delivery of environmental training to raise awareness of key topics.
• Take part in environmental inspections, audits, and regulator visits, and help investigate and fix any issues found.
• Assist with investigating environmental accidents and incidents, helping to identify causes and prevent them from happening again.
• Attend and take part in quarterly Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) committee meetings.

What you will need to apply:

• Three A-Levels at Grade BBC, or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals 
• GCSE qualifications in both Maths and English at Grade C (4) or an equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to work towards MCERTS qualification (a scheme that ensures monitoring equipment, data, and people meet high standards set by the Environment Agency.)
• A positive attitude towards safe working, excellent IT skills, effective communication skills and the ability to follow procedures with a methodical approach.
• The ability to solve problems in a timely manner, and to stay calm in difficult situations.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• To be self-driven and have an enthusiastic approach to work as well as the desire to succeed.

What we offer you:

• Salary above National Apprenticeship Wage
• Nationally recognized qualifications
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Private health care
• Free on-site gym
• Showers
• On-site parking with electrical charging points
• Apprentice NUS card and travel card
• Sports and social club
• Microwave ovens and dining area
• Employee Assistance programme
• Multi faith room
• Perkbox benefits including; Savings on shopping, food, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Being a part of an inclusive team, encompassing all genders, a mix of races, cultures, religions and languages.
• Directly opposite the Low Moor station which is situated on the Calder Valley Line between Bradford Interchange and Halifax

So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

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*Please note, candidates with degree level qualifications may not be eligible to enrol onto an apprenticeship programme where the topic of achievement is the same or similar to the apprenticeship standard.

We’re excited to invite candidates to our Assessment Days at our Bradford manufacturing site on 7th and 8th April. Please make sure you’re available to join us on one of these days as part of the recruitment process.