Health & Safety Assistant
Location: Alton, Hampshire (Regular travel to Group depots required)
⏰ Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £32,(Apply online only) – £35,(Apply online only) (dependent on experience)
Interviewing: Immediate start available
About Us
Conquip Engineering Group is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of innovative engineering and construction solutions. With multiple depots and workshop facilities nationwide, we pride ourselves on product development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As a growing multi-site group, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance throughout our business.
The Role
We are seeking a practical, hands-on Health & Safety Assistant to support our expanding engineering group across various operational sites. Based primarily at our Alton headquarters, this role involves regular travel to other Group depots.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a structured and growing Health & Safety function. You will provide vital operational health and safety support within manufacturing, workshop, and yard environments, working closely with local managers to ensure sites remain safe, compliant, and well managed. Flexibility in managing your time will be essential, with allocation based on operational demand and risk profiles.
Key Responsibilities
Site Inspections & Engagement
Conduct regular inspections across Group depots and operational sites
Identify hazards and agree corrective actions with local management teams
Maintain a visible Health & Safety presence within workshops and yards
Support operational changes from a safety perspective
Deliver site inductions as required
Facilitate toolbox talks addressing incidents, trends, or seasonal risks
Incident Investigation
Investigate accidents and near-miss events promptly
Identify immediate and root causes
Develop proportionate corrective and preventative actions
Escalate significant incidents to the Health & Safety Manager
Risk Assessments & Systems
Review and update Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
Support COSHH assessments and documentation updates
Ensure Health & Safety documentation is clearly understood and effectively implemented
Audit & Compliance Support
Assist with preparation for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 audits
Support internal audits and collate evidence
Track and assist with closure of inspection and audit actions
About You
NEBOSH General Certificate (or willingness to work towards it)
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial environments preferred
Confident in conducting inspections and investigations independently
Practical and pragmatic approach to risk management
Excellent communication skills across all organisational levels
Full UK driving licence (essential due to travel requirements)
What This Role Offers
Experience within a growing, multi-site engineering group
Opportunity to develop your career within a structured Health & Safety function
Hands-on influence across operational manufacturing environments
Clear progression prospects within the Group
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application directly via this advert.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Recruitment.
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