Health & Safety Assistant

Invision Group; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is hiring a Health & Safety Assistant to support project teams across various construction sites in the UK. This role involves implementing safety procedures, assisting with audits and inspections, and promoting a positive safety culture. Candidates should have a strong interest in health & safety, ideally with some experience in a site-based role. Relevant qualifications such as a NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely are advantageous. This position offers career progression and ongoing training.

Benefits

Support and mentoring

Clear career progression

Ongoing training

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health & safety or site-based role within construction is desirable.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in health & safety.
• Good understanding of UK health & safety legislation and site practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of health & safety procedures across construction sites.
• Assist with site inspections, audits, and safety checks.
• Help prepare and maintain RAMS, risk assessments, and method statements.

Skills

Health & Safety Procedures

Site Inspections

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Learning

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

CSCS Card

Job description

Health & Safety Assistant

We are looking for a proactive Health & Safety Assistant to support our project and site teams across a range of construction projects. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in health and safety within construction, working closely with our Health & Safety Manager to help maintain high standards of safety, compliance and best practice across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety procedures across our construction sites
• Assisting with site inspections, audits and safety checks to ensure compliance with company policies and legislation
• Helping to prepare and maintain RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
• Assisting with accident, incident and near‑miss reporting and investigations
• Supporting toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance with health & safety requirements
• Ensuring health & safety documentation is up to date and correctly filed
• Assisting with the implementation of corrective actions following audits or inspections
• Promoting a positive health & safety culture across our sites
• Liaising with site teams to address health & safety concerns promptly

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a health & safety or site‑based role within construction (desirable)
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in health & safety
• Good understanding of UK health & safety legislation and site practices
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage site teams
• Well organised with good attention to detail
• Able to work across multiple sites when required
• Proactive and willing to learn

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards (desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safely (advantageous)
• CSCS card (required or working towards)

What We Offer

• Support and mentoring from an experienced Health & Safety team
• Clear career progression within health & safety
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to gain exposure across a variety of construction projects