H&S Assistant in Gillingham

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.