Health & Safety Assistant

Sphere Solutions; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Plymouth is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to support safety management across multiple sites. This role involves conducting site inspections, assisting with risk assessments, and delivering H&S training. Ideal candidates will have qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS, and a passion for promoting safety culture. The position offers a permanent contract in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Passion for health & safety.
• Experience in groundworks and infrastructure sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site safety inspections.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Support incident reporting and investigation.
• Deliver H&S briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

NEBOSH

Job description

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 guidan...