We are recruiting for a Health & Safety Assistant to join a growing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being out on site, building strong working relationships and promoting a positive health and safety culture. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you’ll support multiple sites by carrying out inspections, assisting with investigations and helping ensure health and safety standards are maintained across the business. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering excellent opportunities for career development within an established and expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular site inspections and identify areas for improvement.
- Work closely with managers to agree and follow up on corrective actions.
- Support the delivery of a positive health and safety culture across multiple sites.
- Assist with site inductions and toolbox talks where required.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
- Support the review and update of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Assist with COSHH assessments and health and safety documentation.
- Help prepare for internal and external audits.
- Monitor and track health and safety actions to ensure completion.
- Provide day‑to‑day health and safety support to operational teams.
Skills & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate or willingness to work towards achieving it.
- Previous experience within a health and safety role is desirable.
- Confident carrying out site inspections and incident investigations.
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will be a proactive and practical individual with a genuine passion for health and safety. You’ll enjoy working closely with people across the business, offering guidance and support while helping to maintain safe working practices. With a hands‑on approach and excellent communication skills, you’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary DOE
- Permanent, full‑time position
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Opportunity to work across multiple sites
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent long‑term career prospects
Recruiting on the basis of talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.
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