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