Health & Safety Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Assistant to join a growing organisation and develop their career within Health & Safety.

Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you will support the delivery of health and safety across multiple sites, helping to promote a strong and proactive safety culture.

The Role

• Support the development and promotion of a positive health and safety culture across multiple sites.
• Carry out site audits and assessments, identifying concerns and reporting them to the Health & Safety Manager.
• Deliver toolbox talks and assist with communicating health and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor PPE compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with reducing workplace accidents, injuries and occupational health risks.
• Complete and review risk assessments, ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Maintain COSHH records and ensure relevant information, instruction and training is provided to employees.
• Maintain the non-compliance register and ensure actions are followed through.
• Assist with accident investigations and contribute to preventative measures.
• Support fire safety procedures, including fire drills and alarm testing.
• Contribute to ongoing health and safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide general support to the Health & Safety function as required.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience in a similar Health & Safety role. Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as this is a multi-site position.
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership
• Highly organised with good time-management skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident using IT and Microsoft Office
• Passionate about maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Desirable:

• Experience within a similar industry or operational environment.