A fantastic opportunity has opened up with a well-established construction company in the Canterbury/Dover area for someone looking to start a long-term career in Health & Safety.
The business is growing, winning more work, and now ready to bring in a new team member they can train, support, and develop into a Health & Safety professional.
1. Position: Health & Safety Assistant / Health & Safety Trainee
2. Sector: Construction
3. Contract type: Permanent
4. Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 DOE
5. Location: Canterbury/Dover district
6. Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Skilled Careers Maidstone branch)
The Company
This is a respected regional contractor operating across the South East. They deliver a mix of projects for:
7. Local authorities (term maintenance contracts)
8. Water authorities (term maintenance contracts)
9. Major contractors
They currently turn over around £9 million per year and have a close-knit team of 30 staff, plus subcontractors. It’s a supportive environment where everyone plays an important part in the company’s success.
The Role
Because this is a smaller business, the role is varied and hands-on — you won’t be stuck doing just one task. You’ll work closely with the Health & Safety Manager and gradually build your knowledge and responsibilities.
To begin with, your day-to-day will include:
10. Monitoring staff training and qualifications (CITB, NPORS, First Aid, etc.)
11. Booking training courses and keeping training records up to date
12. Tracking qualification expiry dates
13. Helping manage the plant and vehicle fleet
14. Booking servicing and maintenance
15. Checking tools and plant in and out
16. Making sure PPE stock levels are right across sites
As you gain experience, you’ll take on more responsibility and progress towards becoming a Health & Safety Advisor.
Training & Development
This role is designed as a career pathway, not just a job. You’ll receive:
17. IOSH training
18. College day release to study Level 3 in Construction & The Built Environment
19. Ongoing support towards higher qualifications, including NEBOSH
What They’re Looking For
20. Someone organised, reliable, and detail-focused
21. Flexible attitude — duties will vary depending on business needs
22. Good IT skills
23. Full driving licence and own transport (essential for office and site visits)
24. A genuine interest in building a long-term career in Health & Safety
What’s on Offer
25. £27,000–£29,000 starting salary (DOE)
26. Clear progression into a professional H&S role
27. Funded training and qualifications (Level 3 in Construction & the Built Environment along with IOSH)
28. Supportive team environment in a growing business
Interested?