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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.
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