Health and Safety Coordinator

Our client, a well known manufacturing business is working with a highly regarded business in the area. Operating from a large, complex site, the company values integrity, safety, and teamwork, with a genuine family-feel environment.

Due to continued growth and a proactive approach to safety, they are now seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to join their team and be a key driver of safety performance across the site.

The Health and Safety Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring that health and safety is embedded in the company culture, with compliance and best practice upheld at all levels — from the shop floor to senior management. This is a hands-on role requiring a balance between administrative excellence and strong on-the-ground presence, working closely with operations, production, and senior leadership to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Health and Safety policies and procedures tailored to a manufacturing environment
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and workplace assessments to identify risks and ensure legal compliance
• Perform and document risk assessments, ensuring follow-up actions are taken and closed out
• Work collaboratively with department heads and team leaders to embed a culture of safety across the organisation
• Lead safety initiatives, campaigns, and toolbox talks to increase safety awareness and engagement
• Monitor and investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, compiling reports and recommending corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of audits, training, risk assessments, and incidents in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and industry best practices
• Support the continuous improvement of environmental, health and safety standards across the site
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external HSE audits and inspections

Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum)
• Proven experience in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Hands-on experience with workplace auditing, risk assessments, and policy enforcement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to engage, influence, and coach all levels of staff