Health and Safety Assistant

Health & Safety Assistant – Groundworks & Infrastructure Location: Plymouth Job Type: Permanent Take the Next Step in Your Health & Safety Career! Are you passionate about health & safety and looking to develop your career in the groundworks and infrastructure sector? Do you have SMSTS, CSCS, and ideally NEBOSH (though not essential)? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, ensuring high safety standards across multiple sites. The Role: Health & Safety Assistant As a Health & Safety Assistant, you will support the H&S Manager and site teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across all projects. Key Responsibilities: ·Site Safety Inspections – Conduct regular site visits, monitoring compliance with health & safety regulations. ·Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) – Assist in preparing and reviewing RAMS, ensuring site teams adhere to best practices. ·Incident Reporting & Investigation – Support the reporting, investigation, and resolution of accidents and near misses. ·Toolbox Talks & Training – Deliver health & safety briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks to site personnel. ·Compliance & Auditing – Ensure HSE legislation and company policies are being followed across all projects. ·Support & Advice – Provide guidance to site managers and operatives, helping to maintain a safe working environment. What We’re Looking For: ·SMSTS & CSCS Card – Essential for this role. ·NEBOSH Qualification – Preferred but not essential (willing to support the right candidate with training). ·Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction, groundworks, or civil engineering. ·Full UK Driving Licence – Required, as you will be travelling between sites. ·Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage site teams and promote safety best practices. What’s On Offer? ·Company Van & Fuel Card – Travel between sites with ease. ·Competitive Salary & Benefits Package – Including pension, bonuses, and more. ·Career Progression – Develop within a growing, safety-conscious company. ·Exciting Projects – Work on key groundworks and infrastructure schemes across the region. How to Apply If you're a Health & Safety Assistant looking for a new challenge in groundworks & infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply below or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. This role is handled by Sphere Solutions, a specialist in construction recruitment

Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB

Posted Date: 9/17/2025