HSE Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK manufacturing sector is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Assistant to support compliance with HSE regulations. The role involves conducting inspections, facilitating training, and promoting a strong safety culture, while offering opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 salary

Ongoing investment in training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Holding a NEBOSH certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of MS Office is required.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site inspections and monitoring compliance.
• Facilitating new starter induction training and managing records.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring near misses are reported.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Monitoring safety culture

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement ethos

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction certificate

Tools

MS Office Pack

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 both regulatory requirements and Boccard UK’s internal HSE standards. Key responsibilities include conducting regular site inspections, participating in internal audits, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices across the organisation.

Based at the UK Manufacturing facility in Deeside, the HSE Assistant 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 kept up to date and communicated effectively.
• Facilitating new starter induction training and managing training records with support from the business management team.
• Maintaining and monitoring the H&S legal register.
• Developing and maintaining a ‘continuous improvement’ ethos in all health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Promoting the importance of safe practices and acting as a role model for others.
• Attending safety meetings as requested with subcontractors, clients, and the workforce.
• Conducting risk assessments, including COSHH assessments, and ensuring the results are communicated to relevant parties.
• Ensuring all near misses are recorded within the HSE reporting system, and assisting in root cause analysis to share lessons learned and prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensuring health surveillance reviews are conducted as required.
• Establishing processes and procedures for keeping plant and machinery safe, including regular maintenance, safe movement, storage, and use.
• Assisting in the compilation of monthly safety statistics.
• Maintaining working knowledge of all relevant standards, particularly ISO 14001:2005 and ISO 45001:2018.
• Demonstrating a desire to learn and develop in the role.

Skills and Qualifications

• Holding a NEBOSH General or Construction certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of MS Office Pack.
• 25 days of 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.