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.