Health & Safety Support Officer (Junior)
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Up to £28,000
Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Progression: Clear pathway into H&S Advisor / Coordinator roles
Overview
Unify HQ are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading organisation delivering retrofit and construction projects across social housing, local authority frameworks and funded schemes.
They are seeking a Health & Safety Support Officer (Junior) to provide day‑to‑day administrative and coordination support to the Health & Safety Coordinator. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in health and safety within a regulated construction and retrofit environment.
This role is primarily office‑based and focuses on documentation, compliance support, record keeping and communication with site and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Administration
Maintain accurate H&S records, registers and logs.
Support the creation, issuing and tracking of H&S documentation.
Provide daily administrative support to the H&S Coordinator.
Documentation & Compliance
Assist with RAMS, COSHH assessments, toolbox talks and related documentation.
Ensure site paperwork is received, logged and stored correctly.
Support document control in line with audit and compliance requirements.
Training & Competency
Maintain training and certification records for staff and subcontractors.
Track expiry dates for CSCS cards, medicals and qualifications.
Support scheduling of inductions and refresher training.
Incident & Near‑Miss Reporting
Log accidents, incidents and near misses accurately.
Support follow‑up actions and escalate urgent issues where required.
Communication & Coordination
Act as a point of contact for basic H&S queries when the coordinator is on site.
Liaise with site teams, project teams and office staff to gather information.
Support internal communication of safety alerts and updates.
General Support
Assist with internal audits, inspections and reporting.
Support continuous improvement of H&S processes and documentation.
Carry out additional administrative tasks as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experience in an administrative or support role.
* Strong organisation and attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Confident using Microsoft Office or similar systems.
* Some H&S experience or training (IOSH Working Safely, NEBOSH, or working towards).
Desirable
* Experience in construction, retrofit or social housing.
* Familiarity with RAMS, COSHH or basic H&S documentation.
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, organised and methodical.
* Proactive and keen to learn.
* Comfortable following processes and procedures.
* Able to work independently and escalate issues appropriately.
* Professional and discreet with sensitive information.
Development Opportunities
* Full training and development within H&S.
* Clear progression into H&S Advisor or Coordinator roles.
* Exposure to regulated construction and retrofit environments.
If you have the relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to James Feeley, Department Lead at Unify Renewables.
If you have the skill set and are interested in being put forward for this new and exciting position, then please forward your CV immediately.
Unify HQ Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. If your experience matches, please forward your CV immediately. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted