Health and Safety Coordinator

£35,000 6 months FTC

Sheffield

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values its people and promotes a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a supportive team where your expertise will make a real impact on creating a safe and positive working environment.

General Summary of Role:

We are seeking a proactive Health and Safety Coordinator to support and coordinate all aspects of health and safety across the business. This role is key to promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.

Role & Person Requirements

Key Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Facilitate risk assessments and hazard identification processes, implementing strategies to minimize occupational health and safety risks. Act as the first aid lead and advisor. Coordinate and maintain approved health and safety contacts and suppliers. Manage and monitor the compliance review calendar. Review and develop health and safety policies and ensure effective implementation. Support continuous improvement plans and maintain action logs. Conduct workplace inspections and audits, recommending corrective actions. Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and other relevant guidance. Provide support and advice to managers, supervisors, and employees on health and safety matters. Monitor and review health and safety legislation to maintain legal compliance. Deliver statutory health and safety training programs and promote a culture of safety. Maintain records of accidents, near misses, and incidents, and lead investigations including RIDDOR reporting. Ensure appropriate records and notices are maintained and displayed. Communicate health and safety matters effectively across all levels of the business. Lead health and safety committee meetings and weekly site walkarounds. Coordinate health and safety inductions for new employees and visitors. Maintain occupational health processes, including follow-ups and investigations. Carry out any other duties as requested by management.Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Proven experience as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within a manufacturing environment (Essential). Aerospace or nuclear industry experience (Desirable). Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and compliance standards (Essential). NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards one (Essential). Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks (Essential). Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) (Essential). Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders (Essential). Ability to work proactively and solve problems (Essential). Understanding of safety culture development (Essential).Personal Attributes

Meticulous attention to detail. Solution-driven attitude toward health and safety. Ability to work collaboratively and under own initiative. Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines without compromising safety. Strong team player with the ability to positively influence others. Ability to maintain confidentiality