Job description:

Trainee Health and Safety Co-ordinator Job Description.

Role Purpose

The Trainee Health and Safety Co-ordinator provides support in ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. This role assists in implementing health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, supporting audits, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures.

* Support risk assessments and workplace inspections, ensuring findings are documented and actioned.

* Help maintain and update health and safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.

* Participate in incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up on corrective actions.

* Support safety training sessions and induction programs for staff and contractors.

* Attend safety committee meetings and take minutes as required.

* Keep up to date with health and safety legislation and best practices.

* Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns and staff engagement.

* Support with inductions for new staff and embed a health and safety training program for all new starters.

* Support with SHEQ matters for up to 70 staff members.

* Support HR in monitoring and setting up of HSE training programs, implementing SHEQ related training to local staff, whilst registering training efforts.

* Support in identifying, implementing & governing relevant legislation

* Support in collecting, sharing & reporting on sustainability matters

Person Specification

Qualifications:

* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum grade C/4).

Experience:

* No prior experience required, but any exposure to health and safety practices in a work or academic setting is desirable.

* Experience within the manufacturing or Chemical environment is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

* Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

* Good organizational and administrative skills.

* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

* Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Personal Attributes:

* Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.

* Respectful, approachable, and dependable.

* Demonstrates integrity and discretion.

* Passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace.

Career Progression

This entry-level role provides a pathway into more senior Health and Safety roles such as:

* Health and Safety Advisor

* Health and Safety Officer

* HSE Manager

Opportunities for further training and development will be supported by the organisation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Benefits:

* On-site parking

Work Location: In person