Health And Safety Coordinator

Our client, a leading and innovative manufacturer with a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to take ownership of its site-wide health, safety, and occupational risk management function.

This is a pivotal role supporting the leadership team and workforce to foster a proactive and embedded safety culture, ensuring full compliance with legislation while continuously improving systems, procedures, and behaviours across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies across operations to minimise occupational health and safety risks.
• Act as the primary first aid lead and advisor on medical response preparedness.
• Manage relationships with approved Health & Safety suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor and manage the compliance review calendar, ensuring timely internal checks and audits.
• Review and evolve the Health & Safety policy, ensuring it is effectively embedded across the organisation.
• Collaborate with People, Culture & Safety leadership to design and implement improvement plans and track ongoing actions.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay abreast of HSE and regulatory guidance, amending internal practices where necessary.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on all Health & Safety matters.
• Ensure all systems, policies, and procedures are legally compliant and aligned with emerging legislation.
• Deliver statutory and awareness-based Health & Safety training across the workforce.
• Ensure all equipment and working environments are compliant with relevant Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all incidents, near misses, and accidents.
• Lead investigations into incidents, including full RIDDOR reporting.
• Ensure legal documentation, signage, and health-related communications are maintained and up to date.
• Support the communication of safety information through meetings, bulletins, and toolbox talks.
• Champion and promote the health and safety culture across employees and subcontractors.
• Manage and deliver Health & Safety inductions for new starters and site visitors.
• Oversee occupational health processes, including follow-ups and incident investigations.
• Lead regular Health & Safety Committee meetings and site walkarounds.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as directed by senior leadership.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly regulated sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or currently working towards).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging across all levels.
• Skilled in maintaining robust and accurate records.
• Proactive problem solver with a structured and logical approach.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to shape and influence safety culture.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and diligence in all tasks.
• Passionate about health and safety, with a practical, solutions-led mindset.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the confidence to work independently when needed.
• Resilient under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities without compromising standards.
• Discreet, professional, and trustworthy when handling confidential matters.
• A team player with the ability to positively influence others.