H&S Assistant

About the job

As an H&S Assistant at Primech Building Services, you will support the delivery of Health & Safety objectives across our contracts and projects. Working closely with the HSQE Manager, you will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting continuous improvement across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

HSQE Leadership & Operational Support

• Support the HSQE Manager in implementing and maintaining effective H&S strategies across Primech Building Services’ contracts, sites, and operational activities.
• Provide professional and practical H&S advice to operational teams, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Promote a positive and proactive H&S culture through visible leadership and regular engagement with site teams.
• Challenge unsafe acts, non-compliance, and poor practices while encouraging positive safety behaviours.
• Maintain a strong site presence across contracts to support operational delivery and reinforce safe working practices.

HSQE Management System Development

• Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of Primech’s Integrated Management System.
• Review and provide feedback on operational documentation including risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), safe systems of work, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant H&S legislation and recognised industry standards.

Audits, Inspections and Performance Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying non-conformances and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor and track the completion of corrective actions arising from inspections, audits, or incidents.
• Analyse H&S performance data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, supporting root cause analysis and implementation of lessons learned.

Training, Competence and Engagement

• Support the delivery of H&S inductions, toolbox talks, briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Identify competency and training requirements across operational teams and subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with managers to promote H&S awareness and best practice across sites.
• Produce accurate and timely H&S reports, including key performance metrics, incident data, and improvement recommendations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH or IOSH certification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a health, safety, environmental or quality role, ideally within building services, facilities management, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• At least 1-2 years experience in a H&S role.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and deliver engaging briefings.
• Confident working within site-based environments and engaging with operational teams and contractors.
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to various sites.

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience working within building services or facilities management environments.
• Experience supporting or developing Integrated Management Systems.
• Relevant additional H&S or auditing qualifications.

Working Hours & Contract

• Office based role with regular travel across operational locations
• Typical working hours: 07:30 – 16:30 / 08:00 – 17:00 (may vary depending on operational needs)
• ASAP start preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development plan including the opportunity to grow with Primech during its rapid rate of expansion, including Annual Progression Meetings
• Apple IT Equipment
• Company Pension
• 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development
• On-site gym

Additional Information

• Travel across the South East will be required as part of this role