Health and Safety Coordinator

The Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a motivated and well organised Health and Safety Coordinator to join their team and support their engineering and construction operations.

Working closely with the Health and Safety Manager, you will play an important part in helping to maintain effective health and safety systems across the organisation. This is a varied role, combining administration, compliance, communication and practical health and safety support.

The position will be primarily based at our client's office in Haverhill, with occasional travel to sites and locations across the country.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

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  Maintaining and updating health and safety documentation, records and policies

  
  


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  Supporting the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements

  
  


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  Keeping track of employee training, qualifications and certification

  
  


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  Assisting with workplace inspections, audits and general compliance checks

  
  


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  Following up on any corrective actions and ensuring these are completed within agreed timescales

  
  


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  Providing day to day support to managers and employees on health and safety matters

  
  


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  Liaising with contractors and other external parties when required

  
  


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  Helping to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and internal procedures

  
  


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  Supporting the Health and Safety Manager with general administration and ongoing health and safety projects

  
  

What We're Looking For

Our client is looking to hear from candidates with previous experience within a health and safety role, ideally gained within an engineering, construction, manufacturing or similar environment.

You will also have:

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  A good understanding of UK health and safety legislation

  
  


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  Strong organisational and administrative skills

  
  


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  Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage accurate records

  
  


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  Good communication skills and confidence working with people at all levels

  
  


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  A proactive approach and the ability to manage tasks independently

  
  


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  Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

  
  

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be beneficial, although not all are essential:

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  NEBOSH General Certificate, or currently working towards this qualification

  
  


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  IOSH Managing Safely or Working Safely

  
  


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  Experience within engineering, manufacturing or construction

  
  


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  Knowledge of CDM Regulations

  
  

What's on Offer

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  Salary of £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience

  
  


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  Full time, permanent position

  
  


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  Office based role in Haverhill

  
  


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  Occasional travel to sites and locations across the country

  
  


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  Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

  
  


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  The opportunity to join a supportive and friendly working environment

  
  

If you are organised, proactive and looking to develop your career within health and safety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for further information.