Health and Safety Advisor​/Assistant

Pay: £27,000.00 - £29,000.00 per year

Job description:

New Health & Safety Assistant / Trainee position

A fantastic opportunity has opened up with a well-established construction company in the Canterbury/Dover area for someone looking to start a long-term career in Health & Safety.

The business is growing, winning more work, and now ready to bring in a new team member they can train, support, and develop into a Health & Safety professional.

Position:
Health & Safety Assistant / Health & Safety Trainee

Sector:
Construction

Contract type:
Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 DOE

Location:

Canterbury/Dover district

Skilled Careers contact:
Rhys Richards (Skilled Careers Maidstone branch)

The Company

This is a respected regional contractor operating across the South East. They deliver a mix of projects for:

Local authorities (term maintenance contracts)

Water authorities (term maintenance contracts)

Major contractors

They currently turn over around £9 million per year and have a close-knit team of 30 staff, plus subcontractors. It’s a supportive environment where everyone plays an important part in the company’s success.

The Role

Because this is a smaller business, the role is varied and hands-on — you won’t be stuck doing just one task. You’ll work closely with the Health & Safety Manager and gradually build your knowledge and responsibilities.

To begin with, your day-to-day will include:

Monitoring staff training and qualifications (CITB, NPORS, First Aid, etc.)

Booking training courses and keeping training records up to date

Tracking qualification expiry dates

Helping manage the plant and vehicle fleet

Booking servicing and maintenance

Checking tools and plant in and out

Making sure PPE stock levels are right across sites

As you gain experience, you’ll take on more responsibility and progress towards becoming a Health & Safety Advisor.

Training & Development

This role is designed as a career pathway, not just a job. You’ll receive:

IOSH training

College day release to study Level 3 in Construction & The Built Environment

Ongoing support towards higher qualifications, including NEBOSH

What They’re Looking For

Someone organised, reliable, and detail-focused

Flexible attitude — duties will vary depending on business needs

Good IT skills

Full driving licence and own transport (essential for office and site visits)

A genuine interest in building a long-term career in Health & Safety

What’s on Offer

£27,000–£29,000 starting salary (DOE)

Clear progression into a professional H&S role

Funded training and qualifications (Level 3 in Construction & the Built Environment along with IOSH)

Supportive team environment in a growing business

Interested

If you’re looking to break into Health & Safety within construction and want a company that will actually invest in your development, click Apply Now or contact Rhys Richards at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for more information.

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