Health & Safety Assistant – Groundworks & Infrastructure Location: Plymouth Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Van Job Type: Permanent Sector: Construction | Groundworks | Infrastructure | Health & Safety 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. 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