Health & Safety Assistant (Nights)

Victorian Plumbing; Farington Moss; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Brand new warehouse

Growing company

Safety impact

Job summary

Victorian Plumbing seeks a proactive Warehouse Health & Safety Assistant for our Leyland, Lancashire site. You will help develop and maintain health & safety policies, train staff, and ensure a safe working environment during night shifts (20:00–04:30).

The role is full-time (40 hrs) with a competitive salary and night premium. Your tasks include risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and maintaining safety records while supporting compliance with legal standards and company

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Meticulous eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus.
• NEBOSH General Certificate highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining health and safety documentation (risk assessments, method statements, incident reports).
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the warehouse and equipment.
• Provide training and guidance on health and safety matters.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and help implement preventative measures.
• Support health and safety compliance with legal requirements and company standards.
• Assist in implementing health and safety initiatives and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate health and safety data and statistics.
• Participate in health and safety meetings and committees.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Don't Let Your Career Go Down the Drain: Warehouse Health & Safety Assistant (Nights) at VictorianPlumbing.co.uk!

Do you have a keen eye for safety and a passion for keeping things shipshape?

VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, the UK's leading online bathroom retailer, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Warehouse Health & Safety Assistant to join our brand new state-of-the-art site in Leyland, Lancashire.

In this rewarding role, you'll be a vital cog in the machine, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our team. You'll assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust health and safety policies and procedures. Think of it as the foundation on which our award-winning customer service is built!

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Keeping us squeaky clean: Assisting with the creation and maintenance of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and accident/incident reports.

• Identifying potential hazards: Conducting regular safety inspections of the warehouse and equipment, keeping a watchful eye out for any potential leaks (metaphorical, of course!).

• Training the team: Providing training and guidance to warehouse colleagues on health and safety matters, ensuring everyone knows the drill when it comes to safe working practices and emergency procedures.

• Investigating mishaps: Investigating accidents and incidents, gathering information, and helping to develop preventative measures to keep them from happening again.

• Staying compliant: Assisting in managing health and safety compliance, ensuring we adhere to all legal requirements and company standards.

• Spreading the safety word: Supporting the implementation of health and safety initiatives and campaigns within the warehouse.

• Keeping track: Maintaining accurate records of health and safety data and statistics.

• Team player: Participating in health and safety meetings and committees as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A basic understanding of health and safety legislation and regulations.

• A meticulous eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to keep everyone informed and on the same page.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is a plus (but not a must-have!).

• Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate) are highly regarded, but not essential.

Benefits of joining VictorianPlumbing.co.uk:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work in a brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse

• Be part of a growing and dynamic company

• Make a real difference in the safety and well-being of our team

Available shifts: Monday-Friday 20:00 - 04:30

Pay Rate: £27,545.76 (+Night Premium)

Job Types: Full-time, 40 hours

At VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We celebrate our differences and believe in equality for all. We do not discriminate based on sex, religion, political beliefs, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we ensure that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments to participate in the application process, please let us know as soon as possible.