Health and Safety Coordinator
£35,000 6 months FTC
Sheffield
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values its people and promotes a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your expertise will make a real impact on creating a safe and positive working environment.
General Summary of Role:
We are seeking a proactive Health and Safety Coordinator to support and coordinate all aspects of health and safety across the business. This role is key to promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Role & Person Requirements
Key Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
*Facilitate risk assessments and hazard identification processes, implementing strategies to minimize occupational health and safety risks.
*Act as the first aid lead and advisor.
*Coordinate and maintain approved health and safety contacts and suppliers.
*Manage and monitor the compliance review calendar.
*Review and develop health and safety policies and ensure effective implementation.
*Support continuous improvement plans and maintain action logs.
*Conduct workplace inspections and audits, recommending corrective actions.
*Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and other relevant guidance.
*Provide support and advice to managers, supervisors, and employees on health and safety matters.
*Monitor and review health and safety legislation to maintain legal compliance.
*Deliver statutory health and safety training programs and promote a culture of safety.
*Maintain records of accidents, near misses, and incidents, and lead investigations including RIDDOR reporting.
*Ensure appropriate records and notices are maintained and displayed.
*Communicate health and safety matters effectively across all levels of the business.
*Lead health and safety committee meetings and weekly site walkarounds.
*Coordinate health and safety inductions for new employees and visitors.
*Maintain occupational health processes, including follow-ups and investigations.
*Carry out any other duties as requested by management.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
*Proven experience as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within a manufacturing environment (Essential).
*Aerospace or nuclear industry experience (Desirable).
*Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and compliance standards (Essential).
*NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards one (Essential).
*Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks (Essential).
*Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) (Essential).
*Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders (Essential).
*Ability to work proactively and solve problems (Essential).
*Understanding of safety culture development (Essential).
Personal Attributes
*Meticulous attention to detail.
*Solution-driven attitude toward health and safety.
*Ability to work collaboratively and under own initiative.
*Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines without compromising safety.
*Strong team player with the ability to positively influence others.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality.