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We are looking for an experienced and responsible Health and Safety Coordinator to assist the Health and Safety Manager in ensuring our client's obligations towards health and safety are met.
You will support the health and Safety Manager in the implementation of new and existing legislation and internal procedures. As the Health and Safety Coordinator you will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, this is key to this exciting opportunity.
In your role as Health and Safety Coordinator, you will also help to support managers to achieve safe working conditions, legal compliance and the development of an effective health and safety culture.
Key responsibilities:
Assisting the Health and Safety Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Group health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and guidance
Assist the Health and Safety Manager with accident and near-miss investigations as required to ensure the root cause is established and any necessary preventative actions are in place to prevent a recurrence of the incident
Assist the Health and Safety Manager in monitoring and driving implementation of corrective and preventative actions arising from health and safety activities including accident investigations, risk assessments and safety audits to ensure the recommended control measures are in place
Assist in monitoring health and safety performance across the organisation to support continuous improvement
To assist in the preparation of any necessary health and safety reports to ensure stakeholders have the relevant information on time
Supporting managers in bringing contractors on site by reviewing and providing advice on contractor’s documentation before work commences to ensure work is carried out in a safe manner
Delivering basic health and safety and fire training when required
Maintain and update records of safety audits, plans, and reports
Maintain and update accident and near-miss database
Assist in the organisation of the company’s annual health screening programme
Collate and file safety documentation relating to each of the sites
Run regular reports to pick up and identify any outstanding actions
Check if all the employees are acting in adherence to rules and regulations
Attend Health & Safety Committee Meetings as and when required
Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, including CPD where appropriate
Facilitate first aid, fire, and mental health first aid training and knowledge sharing across all sites
Offer a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the organisation
The employee may on occasions be called upon to undertake work in other locations within the group to ensure legal health and safety obligations are fulfilled
Comply with Health & Safety requirements and be aware of and adhere to current policies and procedures
Any other duty as required by the Health & Safety Manager commensurate with the post
Essential Skills and Expertise:
The ability to investigate accidents and near misses to determine root causes and provide suitable reports and recommendations
The ability to create reports to communicate a range of information
Be able to review and critique various types of health and safety documentation and provide effective feedback
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
To know about health and safety management systems, particularly those based on HSG 65 Successful Health and safety management
To have Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
To be a critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
Microsoft: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
General & Specialist Knowledge
Understanding working in busy manufacturing FPCG/food manufacturing and large warehousing settings would be a distinct advantage
Education & Training
Will have achieved a level 3 Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate
Be a member of IOSH at least Grad IOSH
Have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar role
Current First Aid certificate
Full driving license or access to transport
Company Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee mentoring programme
Free Parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Store discount
Hours
8 am – 4 pm (potential flexibility)
Fully on-site role