Health & Safety Assistant – Dasrite Clothing
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and organized Health & Safety Assistant to provide essential administrative, audit and project support to a busy Health & Safety team. This role plays a key part in helping the organisation meet its legal responsibilities and maintain effective health & safety systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience who wants to develop further within the Health & Safety field.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a wide range of administrative support including minute‑taking, diary management, document production and data handling.
* Act as the first point of contact for the department, offering guidance on established H&S procedures.
* Maintain accurate records and manage information in line with policies.
* Assist with producing quarterly and annual H&S performance reports, including collating data for national returns.
* Support processes for reporting accidents and incidents.
* Update departmental systems (including risk assessments, databases, KPIs and web content).
* Purchase safety equipment and manage purchase orders.
* Conduct workplace visits, inspections and internal ISO 45001 audits, producing written reports.
* Assist with departmental projects and contribute to wider planning activities.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs (AC/94) including Maths and English, with certificate evidence required.
* Previous experience in administrative or customer-facing roles.
* Strong ICT skills, including MS Office.
* Excellent communication, organisation and time‑management abilities.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (travel to sites across the region required).
* Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR.
* Willingness to undertake training and comply with Health & Safety legislation.
Working Arrangements
* Office‑based for the first 3 months.
* Potential for 12 days per week working from home thereafter.
* Travel to different locations within the service area will be required.
Checks & Compliance
* Standard DBS check is required – please ensure you are eligible.
* Candidates must not have unspent convictions.
* Qualification certificates will be checked at interview.
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