Health & Safety Assistant

Southend-on-Sea
Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity

We're working in partnership with a well-established organisation in Southend-on-Sea to recruit a Health & Safety Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a recognised H&S qualification who is looking to develop their career within a varied, multi-site environment.

This role will support the delivery of high standards in health, safety, and property compliance across a diverse property portfolio, working closely with internal teams to ensure all sites meet current legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and maintenance of health & safety and compliance standards across multiple sites
• Assist with facilities management activities across office environments and residential settings
• Conduct fire safety reviews, including evacuation procedures and fire drills
• Carry out risk assessments, including workstation assessments and PEEPs
• Review and update operational risk assessments and safety documentation
• Provide practical health & safety advice to teams, including:
  • Manual handling
  • COSHH
  • Safe use of equipment
• Support with fire and premises risk assessments, tracking and following up on required actions
• Maintain accurate compliance records and assist with reporting
• Conduct property inspections to identify hazards and raise maintenance actions
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across staff, contractors, and visitors

About YouEssential:

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, ideally within property or housing environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review compliance data and risk assessments
• Confident communicator, able to provide clear and practical guidance
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable:

• Experience within property, facilities management, or social housing
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Experience supporting operational teams on health & safety matters

Additional Information

• This role requires a DBS check (can be arranged)
• Travel between sites will be required

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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