Groundworker
Training or ticket neededConstruction trades
£160–£220 per day
The first trade on site and the foundation of everything after it.
High volumeVery likely local
Issued by HSE-recognised providers
First Aid at Work
First Aid at Work (FAW)
- Indicative cost
- £180–£300
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Roles needing it
- 11
- Issuer
- HSE-recognised providers
Costs are indicative and change. Confirm with the issuing body before booking anything.
How to get one
- Book a three-day FAW course with a recognised provider
- Attend and pass assessment
Roles that need this
11 roles on the Universal Bedford project would typically require it.
Plumber / pipefitter
Experience neededConstruction trades
£190–£270 per day
Water, heating, drainage and process pipework.
Steady need
Ride systems engineer
SpecialistEngineering & technical
£45,000–£75,000 per year
The most specialist engineering discipline on the project.
Small numbers
Site manager
SpecialistProfessional & commercial
£55,000–£85,000 per year
Runs a work area day to day — programme, quality and safety.
Steady need
Health & safety advisor
SpecialistHealth, safety & environment
£38,000–£62,000 per year
Keeps thousands of people safe on a live construction site.
Steady need
Site medic / first aider
Training or ticket neededHealth, safety & environment
£32,000–£48,000 per year
On-site medical cover for a workforce the size of a small town.
Steady needVery likely local
Guest services host
Training or ticket neededRetail & guest services
£12.50–£14.50 per hour
The people guests approach when something goes wrong.
High volumeVery likely local
Ride operator
No experience neededRide operations & entertainment
£12.50–£14.50 per hour
Safety-critical, customer-facing, and the signature theme park job.
High volumeVery likely local
First Aid at Work: common questions
- What is a First Aid at Work?
- A three-day workplace first aid qualification. It is issued by HSE-recognised providers.
- Who needs a First Aid at Work?
- Nominated first aiders, supervisors, and anyone wanting an edge on a safety-conscious site. On the Universal Bedford project we list 11 roles that would typically require it, including groundworker, plumber / pipefitter, ride systems engineer.
- How do I get a First Aid at Work?
- 1. Book a three-day FAW course with a recognised provider 2. Attend and pass assessment
- How much does a First Aid at Work cost?
- Indicatively £180 to £300, depending on the provider and what is included. That is a market range rather than a quote — costs change and vary regionally, so confirm with HSE-recognised providers or an approved provider before booking.
- How long does a First Aid at Work last?
- 3 years. A two-day requalification course.
We do not sell training, do not take commission from providers, and are not affiliated with HSE-recognised providers. This page is a plain-English summary — the issuing body is the authority.