HSE Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an HSE Assistant to support the implementation and monitoring of health, safety, and environmental policies. This role involves conducting inspections, facilitating training, and promoting a culture of safety across operations. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certification and be proactive in improving safety standards.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing investment in training and development

Life Assurance of x4 salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Holding a NEBOSH General or Construction certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of MS Office Pack is required.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and assist in audits.
• Facilitate new starter induction training and manage records.
• Maintain the H&S legal register and assist in risk assessments.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Safety interventions

Training

Risk assessments

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction certificate

Tools

MS Office

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 a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices across the organization.

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 the support of the 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 with subcontractors, clients, and the workforce as required.
• Conducting risk assessments, including COSHH assessments, and ensuring results are communicated to relevant parties.
• Recording all near misses within the HSE reporting system and assisting in root cause analysis to ensure remediation and lessons learned are shared to 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.
• Having working knowledge of relevant standards, particularly ISO 14001:2005 and ISO 45001:2018.
• Having 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 of 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.