Health and Safety Assistant

LOCATION: Kirkwall, Orkney. Hybrid working available.

CLOSING DATE: 15 May 2026.

THE COMPANY: Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community. Cooke Scotland is committed to responsible and sustainable production and the delivery of high-quality products through a number of accreditations.

THE ROLE: We are looking for a Health and Safety Assistant to join our team in a developmental role. This position is ideal for someone at the start of their Health & Safety career or with a strong interest in the area, who is keen to learn and grow. Initially, the role will focus on administrative and coordination support, playing a key part in keeping Health & Safety systems accurate and up to date. From early on, you will also be involved in site inspections, audits, and compliance activities, with the role developing over time as your experience grows.

• You will support Health & Safety audits, inspections and site visits.
• Manage H&S documentation and data.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Help monitor corrective actions and reporting.
• The role also involves providing both onsite and remote support across Cooke sites, with regular travel to seawater locations and occasional travel to other UK sites.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: We are committed to developing the right person and expect the role to include formal training such as: ISO 45001, IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate. This role may suit graduates or non-graduates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Forms, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise completing workloads.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.
• Comfortable embarking and disembarking vessels and visiting seawater sites in variable weather conditions.
• Supportive and proactive approach to assisting and coaching colleagues on H&S matters.
• Ability to identify and highlight areas for improvement following audits or inspections.
• Full UK driving license.

THE TERMS: In return for your commitment, hard work, and dedication we offer:

• Excellent terms and conditions.
• 32 days annual leave entitlement.
• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance 4 x salary.
• Long service recognition.
• Career development opportunities.
• Regular job-related training.
• Apprenticeships.
• Great team morale.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work & pension).
• Financial planning service with Advanta Wealth.
• Employee assistance programs when required.

APPLY: If you want to be part of a team, open to fresh ideas, with the opportunity to help energise the corporate brand and profile of one of Scotland's leading Aquaculture Companies, we’d love to hear from you. If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please click “Apply for This Job” before 15 May 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer.