Health & Safety Assistant – Groundworks & Infrastructure
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent
Take the Next Step in Your Health & Safety Career!
Are you passionate about health & safety and looking to develop your career in the groundworks and infrastructure sector? Do you have SMSTS, CSCS, and ideally NEBOSH (though not essential)? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, ensuring high safety standards across multiple sites.
The Role: Health & Safety Assistant
As a Health & Safety Assistant, you will support the H&S Manager and site teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across all projects.
Key Responsibilities:
·Site Safety Inspections – Conduct regular site visits, monitoring compliance with health & safety regulations.
·Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) – Assist in preparing and reviewing RAMS, ensuring site teams adhere to best practices.
·Incident Reporting & Investigation – Support the reporting, investigation, and resolution of accidents and near misses.
·Toolbox Talks & Training – Deliver health & safety briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks to site personnel.
·Compliance & Auditing – Ensure HSE legislation and company policies are being followed across all projects.
·Support & Advice – Provide guidance to site managers and operatives, helping to maintain a safe working environment.
What We’re Looking For:
·SMSTS & CSCS Card – Essential for this role.
·NEBOSH Qualification
·Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction, groundworks, or civil engineering.
·Full UK Driving Licence – Required, as you will be travelling between sites.
·IT literate is a must
·Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage site teams and promote safety best practices.
What’s On Offer?
·Company Van & Fuel Card – Travel between sites with ease.
·Competitive Salary & Benefits Package – Including pension, bonuses, and more.
·Career Progression – Develop within a growing, safety-conscious company.
·Exciting Projects – Work on key groundworks and infrastructure schemes across the region.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background