Trainee H&S Co-ordinator

Job description:

Trainee Health and Safety Co-ordinator Job Description.

Role Purpose

The Trainee Health and Safety Co-ordinator provides support in ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. This role assists in implementing health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, supporting audits, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support risk assessments and workplace inspections, ensuring findings are documented and actioned.
• Help maintain and update health and safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Support safety training sessions and induction programs for staff and contractors.
• Attend safety committee meetings and take minutes as required.
• Keep up to date with health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns and staff engagement.
• Support with inductions for new staff and embed a health and safety training program for all new starters.
• Support with SHEQ matters for up to 70 staff members.
• Support HR in monitoring and setting up of HSE training programs, implementing SHEQ related training to local staff, whilst registering training efforts.
• Support in identifying, implementing & governing relevant legislation
• Support in collecting, sharing & reporting on sustainability matters

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Person Specification

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum grade C/4).

Experience:

• No prior experience required, but any exposure to health and safety practices in a work or academic setting is desirable.
• Experience within the manufacturing or Chemical environment is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
• Respectful, approachable, and dependable.
• Demonstrates integrity and discretion.
• Passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace.

Career Progression

This entry-level role provides a pathway into more senior Health and Safety roles such as:

• Health and Safety Advisor
• Health and Safety Officer
• HSE Manager

Opportunities for further training and development will be supported by the organisation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person