Overview
Pay: £27,000.00 - £29,000.00 per year
Job description:
New Health & Safety Assistant / Trainee position
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.
* Position: Health & Safety Assistant / Health & Safety Trainee
* Sector: Construction
* Contract type: Permanent
* Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 DOE
* Location: Canterbury/Dover district
* Skilled Careers contact: Rhys Richards (Skilled Careers Maidstone branch)
The Company
This is a respected regional contractor operating across the South East. They deliver a mix of projects for:
* Local authorities (term maintenance contracts)
* Water authorities (term maintenance contracts)
* 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:
* Monitoring staff training and qualifications (CITB, NPORS, First Aid, etc.)
* Booking training courses and keeping training records up to date
* Tracking qualification expiry dates
* Helping manage the plant and vehicle fleet
* Booking servicing and maintenance
* Checking tools and plant in and out
* 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:
* IOSH training
* College day release to study Level 3 in Construction & The Built Environment
* Ongoing support towards higher qualifications, including NEBOSH
What They re Looking For
* Someone organised, reliable, and detail-focused
* Flexible attitude duties will vary depending on business needs
* Good IT skills
* Full driving licence and own transport (essential for office and site visits)
* A genuine interest in building a long-term career in Health & Safety
What s on Offer
* £27,000 £29,000 starting salary (DOE)
* Clear progression into a professional H&S role
* Funded training and qualifications (Level 3 in Construction & the Built Environment along with IOSH)
* Supportive team environment in a growing business
Interested
If you re looking to break into Health & Safety within construction and want a company that will actually invest in your development, click Apply Now or contact Rhys Richards at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for more information.
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