HSE Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; 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. The role involves conducting site inspections, overseeing compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture across operations. Candidates should be knowledgeable in health and safety practices and hold a NEBOSH certificate.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing investment in training and development

Life Assurance x4 salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Desirable to hold a NEBOSH General or Construction certificate.
• Knowledge of MS Office Pack is essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and internal audits.
• Assist in maintaining health and safety documentation.
• Promote safe practices and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office Pack

Desire to learn and develop

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction certificate

Job description

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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 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 to ensure they are kept up to date 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 in 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 requested.
• Conducting risk assessments, including COSHH assessments, and ensuring results are communicated 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 required.
• Establishing procedures for keeping plant and machinery safe, including regular maintenance, safe movement, storage, and use.
• Assisting in the compilation of monthly safety statistics.
• Possessing working knowledge of 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 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, all applicants will need to complete BPSS.