Health and Safety Assistant

We’re looking for a talented Health and Safety Assistant to join our team, specialising in administrative technical support for our Healy, Safety and Environmental department in Daventry, UK.

This is a permanent on site position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

- Coordinate health and safety data collection, check information for accuracy, and maintain records in line with corporate data protection and retention requirements.

- Maintain local health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, ensuring records and documentation remain accurate and up to date.

- Track and report monthly health and safety metrics through the enterprise incident management system, providing data and supporting trend analysis.

- Maintain health and safety training materials and records, coordinating and assisting with the delivery of training programmes.

- Participate in health and safety inspections and audits, helping identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.

- Report work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and hazards promptly, escalating any major injury hazards and supporting appropriate reporting procedures.

- Support health, safety, and wellness initiatives, promoting awareness and encouraging employees to take an active role in maintaining a safe workplace.

- Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and assist with meeting preparation to support collaboration and a proactive health and safety culture.

- Carry out quality checks, follow established procedures, and raise issues to help minimise risks and support continuous improvement.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues and support teams, completing required training and contributing to improvements in safety, quality, and employee development.

Education/Experience:

- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
- A college, university, or equivalent degree in Industrial Safety or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Some relevant work experience or intermediate-level knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
- An understanding of health and safety principles, recordkeeping, and reporting processes, with an interest in developing further knowledge of health and safety management systems.