Health and Safety Co-ordinator

Our client is seeking an organised and proactive Safety Coordinator to support the Health & Safety functions within a growing manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple business areas, supporting compliance, employee engagement, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration, including employee records, correspondence, filing, and confidential documentation.
• Coordinate return-to-work, absence review, disciplinary, grievance, and formal employee meetings, including minute-taking.
• Monitor attendance, annual leave, sickness absence, SSP, and occupational health referrals.
• Maintain training records and matrices; coordinate internal and external training requirements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, inductions, Right to Work checks, and probation reviews.
• Assist with payroll administration, providing employee updates and absence information.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, surveys, meetings, and recognition initiatives.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality of employee information.
• Support incident, accident, near-miss investigations and RIDDOR reporting.
• Maintain Health & Safety records, PPE records, inspections, servicing schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with risk assessments, COSHH assessments, DSE assessments, workplace inspections, and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate Health & Safety meetings, audits, inspections, fire safety administration, and training activities.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the business.
• Support compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, RIDDOR, COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in HR Administration and/or Health & Safety coordination.
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced business environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH, CIPD qualification, or willingness to work towards qualification preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to a variety of HR and Health & Safety activities.
• The chance to make a real impact within a growing and innovative organisation.