Health & Safety Coordinator
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)


The client


Our client is a well-established, fast-growing online retailer within the home and lifestyle sector, operating one of the UK’s largest online-only platforms for bathroom and kitchen products. With over 25 years of online trading experience and a customer base exceeding one million, the business continues to invest in its people, infrastructure, and long-term growth.


The role


Our client is seeking a hands-on Health & Safety Coordinator to support the ongoing development and maintenance of a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment across warehouse and office operations.


This is a practical, site-based role suited to someone who enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day operations, working closely with teams on the ground, and embedding health and safety into everyday working practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture while balancing strong compliance standards with the demands of a fast-paced operational environment.




Package and benefits


*31 days annual leave including bank holidays, bookable in hours for flexibility
*Option to buy or sell annual leave
*£200 annual wellbeing allowance
*Access to an online benefits platform including e-learning, retail discounts, cycle-to-work and car schemes
*Generous staff discount for employees and their families
*Pension scheme, life assurance, and ongoing training and development
*Free onsite parking and weekly fresh fruit deliveries


Key responsibilities


*Maintain and update health and safety documentation, including the H&S handbook, risk assessments, risk register, DSE assessments, and incident reporting records
*Develop, review, and implement Safe Systems of Work in line with risk assessments
*Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are completed and lessons learned are communicated
*Conduct regular warehouse racking inspections and coordinate remedial actions where required
*Deliver toolbox talks, health and safety inductions, and machinery training (e.g. balers, shredders)
*Provide manual handling and general risk awareness training across the business
*Maintain training records and ensure refresher training remains current (MHE, banksman, first aid, fire marshal, etc.)
*Oversee the I-Site telematics system, monitoring MHE and driver performance and producing reports for management
*Ensure contractors and visitors receive appropriate health and safety information and inductions
*Coordinate internal and third-party training to ensure key personnel remain appropriately certified
*Manage general health and safety housekeeping, including fire alarm testing, fire drills, and statutory registers
*Report health and safety activity through Group systems and support audits, implementing improvement actions where required
*Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including HASAWA, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, and RIDDOR
*Provide health and safety statistics and reports to senior management as required
*Act as a visible advocate for health and safety, promoting engagement and best practice at all levels of the organisation


Candidate requirements


*Previous experience in a health and safety role within a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment
*A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently
*A recognised health and safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent
*Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
*Proven experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, and workplace inspections
*Experience designing and delivering health and safety training to diverse audiences
*Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
*Confidence using health and safety reporting or telematics systems
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills




This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive health and safety professional looking to take ownership of a broad, operational role within a growing business.