New Health & Safety Assistant / Trainee

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:  Mark Dixon (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 Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for more information.