Health & Safety Coordinator

Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based in Northumberland and are looking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator on a permanent basis. As Health and Safety Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring workplace safety, adhering to legal standards and company policies. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, implementing safety training, and managing emergency procedures.

The role responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations
• Provide training and education to employees on health and safety matters
• Investigate and report on accidents or incidents in the workplace
• Collaborate with management and staff to develop and maintain a positive safety culture
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the workplace to identify areas for improvement
• Manage and maintain health and safety records and documentation
• Intervenes in correcting unsafe work practices that may be going on in the organisation.
• Leads on safety behavioural practices.
• Supports and coordinates ISO internal and external audit requirements.
• Monitors employees’ and employer’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines.
• Organises accident investigation processes.
• Carry out development of safety policies for the organisation.
• Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organisation and makes sure that corrective measures are taken.
• Organises routine training on health and safety matters for the staff of the organisation.

The person we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in occupational health and safety or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in health and safety coordination
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate employees on safety procedures
• Ability to conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with safety management software
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills