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Health & Safety Assistant
Faversham, Kent | Full-Time (Flexible for the right candidate) | Permanent Role
Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)
Join the Team at Edward Vinson Ltd
Edward Vinson Ltd has been growing fruit in the South East of England for over 150 years. Were proud to operate across Breeding, Propagation, and Commercial Field Production, and during peak season (May to October), we welcome around 900 seasonal staff across eight accommodation sites .
Were now seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to help drive our safety culture across all operations.
What You'll Be Doing
In this new and exciting role, youll work closely with our Head of Operations & Infrastructure to support and improve health and safety across multiple locations. Youll conduct inspections, support training, manage safety documentation, and contribute to a positive safety culture throughout the business.
Your Day-to-day Will Include
* Carrying out health & safety inspections and producing reports
* Coordinating and tracking statutory and in-house H&S training
* Supporting the organisation of H&S Committee meetings
* Working closely with managers and contractors on-site safety compliance
* Updating risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Managing safety equipment, PPE, and signage
* Investigating accidents and near-misses, and ensuring accurate reporting
* Supporting safety projects and initiatives across multiple sites
* Occasional travel to support our Rosie Plants team in Bulgaria
* What We're Looking For
Were looking for a motivated and organised individual whos passionate about health and safety and confident working across busy operational environments.
Essential
* IOSH Managing Safely (minimum requirement)
* Full UK driving licence
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and with multiple teams
* Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desirable
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards)
* Industry experience (agriculture, horticulture, food production, or similar)
Additional training: First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height
Travel Requirements
You must be willing to travel regularly between our Faversham-based sites and accommodation locations. Access to a personal vehicle may be required when a company car is not available.
Edward Vinson Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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