Health & Safety Coordinator

Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Onsite - Alnwick

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experenice)

Type: Permanent

Job Overview: The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations, company policies, and best practices. The role involves developing and implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and investigating workplace incidents. The coordinator will work closely with employees and management to foster a positive safety culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop & Implement Health and Safety Policies: Create and enforce safety policies, procedures, and systems of work to ensure workplace safety and legal compliance.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies to prevent accidents.
Legislative Compliance: Ensure that the workplace complies with all relevant health and safety legislation and industry regulations.
Training & Education: Provide ongoing safety training and educational programs to staff on best practices, safety standards, and emergency procedures.
Accident & Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe practices; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
Safety Culture Development: Collaborate with management and staff to develop and maintain a proactive, positive health and safety culture within the organization.
Workplace Inspections & Audits: Perform regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
Health and Safety Records & Documentation: Manage and maintain accurate records, documentation, and safety reports, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
Support ISO and Compliance Audits: Lead and support internal and external ISO audits related to health and safety requirements.
Incident Corrective Actions & Reporting: Ensure that corrective actions are implemented in response to incidents, and track resolutions.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in occupational health and safety or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in a health and safety coordination role.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and health & safety compliance.
Ability to conduct thorough safety audits and risk assessments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for training and education purposes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with safety management software.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong leadership abilities to intervene and correct unsafe practices.
Ability to foster a culture of safety awareness and engage employees.
Effective investigation skills to analyse accidents and implement corrective actions.

For more information, please contact Dan at Imperial Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.