Job Details
Updated: Tue, Sep 09, 2025 2:46 PM
CHSE Assistant
Location: Maidstone Outskirts
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £Great + bens
– Join a global leader in sustainable solutions
– Contribute to the circular economy using renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials
– Enjoy an open, innovative environment with rapid responses to new ideas
– Benefit from a competitive salary, bonus, pension, onsite gym, and employee wellbeing activities
– Develop your career with a company committed to sustainability and employee growth
Our client, a leading industrial giant, is seeking a proactive CHSE Assistant to support their commitment to compliance, health, safety, and environmental excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative company dedicated to creating efficient and scalable solutions, with the circular economy at the heart of their operations.
Position Overview
As the CHSE Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the company’s compliance, health, safety, and environmental performance. You will be responsible for recording and verifying data, preparing reports, delivering training, conducting audits, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and assessments. Your work will directly contribute to the company’s sustainability goals and the well-being of employees and the environment.
Responsibilities
– Record off-site waste transfers and verify information
– Record operational environmental data and interpret trends
– Submit data for safety and sustainability indicators
– Liaise with and supervise external parties
– Prepare internal and external reports
– Monitor FSC compliance
– Prepare presentations and attend HS&E meetings
– Deliver training and support internal and external audits
– Maintain and develop safety campaigns
– Update Intelex and IMS documents
– Partake in accident/incident investigations and risk assessments
– Assist in developing HS&E representatives
– Identify ways to improve site HS&E performance
– Respond to SHEQ queries and provide advice
– Assist with creating/developing/trialling policies, procedures, guidance, and assessments
– Assist the HSE Manager with duties and projects across the company
– Maintain confidentiality and provide on-call assistance on a rota basis
– Assist/contribute to booking and logging employee training
Requirements
– Demonstrated high level of job competency (following training)
– Creativity and resourcefulness
– Ability to deliver results consistent with set goals and objectives
– Commitment to conducting all business lawfully and with integrity
– Adherence to company principles
– Willingness to pursue Continued Professional Development via IOSH or IEMA
– Ability to complete routine tasks with minimal supervision
– Flexibility, acceptance of training, and commitment to working safely within competence
– Dedication to the development of the company and adoption of new technology
– Maintenance of good housekeeping and use of provided PPE
– Willingness to develop skills, report hazards/defects, and report accidents/incidents
– Compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Environmental Permit and associated legislation
Company Overview
With a focus on the circular economy, the company utilises renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to develop innovative and efficient products. Operating with the autonomy of a smaller business, the company fosters an open environment where new ideas are readily received and responses are rapid. The parent company, a global leader in its field, and operates in 40 countries.
Benefits
– Competitive salary and yearly bonus of up to £1,000 (pro-rata)
– Company pension with 6% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution
– On-site canteen with subsidised healthy options
– On-site gym and breakout area with table tennis and pool table
– Range of employee wellbeing activities throughout the year
– Alongside these attractive benefits, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being. The company’s open and responsive environment encourages the sharing of ideas and fosters rapid growth and development.
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