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Health & Safety Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reports To: Health & Safety Manager

To support the Health & Safety Manager in promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company standards. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and advising on safety performance across the business.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of health & safety policies and procedures.
• Support the completion of risk assessments, method statements, and workplace inspections.
• Carry out routine site audits and safety checks, escalating issues as required.
• Maintain accurate health & safety records, reports, and incident logs.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are followed up.
• Assist in delivering staff inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
• Help coordinate emergency procedures including fire drills and first aid provision.
• Keep up to date with legislation changes and provide recommendations for best practice.
• Liaise with employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide general administrative support to the Health & Safety team.

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards it).
• Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation (HASAWA, COSHH, RIDDOR, PPE regs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Previous experience in a health & safety support role (assistant, coordinator, or similar).

Desirable

• IOSH membership (TechIOSH or working towards).
• First Aid or Fire Marshal certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or facilities environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving.

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites if required.
• Opportunity for funded professional development (further NEBOSH qualifications).
• Standard company benefits (pension, annual leave, training support, etc.)