HSE Assistant

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HSE Assistant based at their UK Manufacturing facility in Deeside. The role involves supporting the HSE Manager in implementing health, safety, and environmental policies. Applicants will assist with site inspections, training, and compliance, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing investment in your training and development

Life Assurance x4 salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction certificate is desirable.
• Working knowledge of standards such as ISO 14001:2005 and ISO 45001:2018.
• Demonstrating a desire to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site inspections and participating in internal audits.
• Monitoring and reinforcing a strong nuclear safety culture across all UK operations.
• Conducting risk assessments, including COSHH assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office Pack

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction certificate

Job description

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HSE Assistant Job Description

The HSE Assistant reports directly to the HSE Manager and supports the ongoing implementation and monitoring of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This role involves actively assisting all staff in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Boccard UK’s internal HSE standards. Key responsibilities include conducting regular site inspections, participating in internal audits, and promoting continuous improvement in health and safety practices across the organisation.

Based at the UK Manufacturing facility in Deeside, the HSE Assistant's responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and reinforcing a strong nuclear safety culture across all UK operations, including providing informal coaching, safety interventions, toolbox talks, training, and hazard reporting.
• Assisting with amendments and maintenance of documentation, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are current and communicated effectively.
• Facilitating new starter induction training and managing training records with support from the management team.
• Maintaining and monitoring the H&S legal register.
• Developing and maintaining a continuous improvement ethos regarding health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Promoting safe practices and acting as a role model for others.
• Attending safety meetings with subcontractors, clients, and the workforce as required.
• Conducting risk assessments, including COSHH assessments, and communicating results to relevant parties.
• Recording all near misses within the HSE reporting system, assisting in root cause analysis, and sharing lessons learned to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensuring health surveillance reviews are conducted as needed.
• Establishing processes and procedures to keep plant and machinery safe, including regular maintenance, safe movement, storage, and use.
• Assisting in compiling monthly safety statistics.
• Possessing working knowledge of standards such as ISO 14001:2005 and ISO 45001:2018.
• Demonstrating a desire to learn and develop in the role.

Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of MS Office Pack.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing investment in your training and development.
• Life Assurance x4 salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. As part of our employment screening process, all applicants will need to complete BPSS.