Health, Safety & Environmental Co-ordinator Salary: £30,000 per annum Location: Optimus Point, Leicester Full Time Permanent Hours: MondayFriday, 08:3017:00 (40 hours per week) Flexibility required to support all shift patterns, including occasional evenings and weekends. About the Role We are seeking a proactive and motivated Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Co-ordinator to support our multi-site operations. Whether youre early in your HSE career or seeking the next step in your development, this role provides strong opportunities for learning and progression. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing our safety culture, maintaining compliance, and driving continual improvement across Health, Safety and Environmental performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about environmental sustainability, waste reduction and responsible resource management, while also supporting strong behavioural safety and risk management standards within a forward-thinking organisation. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Assist in the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures and continual improvement programmes. Work closely with Production and Logistics Teams to promote behavioural safety, implement risk improvements and enhance risk management. Develop and deliver EHS training programmes across operational areas. Oversee the site risk assessment programme, ensuring timely creation, review and maintenance of assessments. Support and develop a team of Safety Champions, chairing meetings and reinforcing safety standards across all areas. Issue personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain accurate records. Conduct internal EHS audits (PPE, machine guarding, site inspections) and produce formal reports with actionable recommendations. Assist with accident and incident investigations across all sites, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of corrective actions. Attend daily operational meetings to ensure strong communication regarding EHS matters. Maintain and analyse statistics relating to accidents, incidents, audits and training. Provide monthly departmental reports on EHS activities, performance, projects and progress. Carry out required system testing, including staff evacuation drills. Support the Group Health, Safety & Environment Manager in the ongoing enhancement of the occupational health and safety management system. Environmental Responsibilities Lead and monitor compliance with ESOS (Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) and ensure reporting deadlines are met. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and drive initiatives to minimise environmental impact. Identify opportunities for environmental improvement and recommend cost-effective solutions. Develop and implement waste reduction and recycling strategies. Oversee hazardous waste management, ensuring safe handling, storage and disposal. Maintain and track progress against the companys waste management plan. Develop and implement environmental emergency response plans. Promote environmental awareness and foster a culture of sustainability across the organisation. Qualifications & Experience Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards). IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management. Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and environmental regulations. Desirable: IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management (or working towards). Experience in a manufacturing, logistics or industrial environment would be advantageous, along with strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. We recognise that people develop at different stages, and for the right candidate we can offer support in obtaining the qualifications needed to grow in this role, ensuring they have the guidance, resources and training required to succeed. Why Join Navigator Tissue UK? Opportunity to make a real impact across health, safety and environmental performance. Supportive management and ongoing professional development. A role with variety, responsibility and the chance to contribute to a positive safety culture. Benefits : Real Living Wage Employer Accreditation GroceryAid - 24/7 helpline, professional counselling, financial grants, and crisis assistance. Supported Personal Development AE Pension Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme 15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership Life Assurance Scheme minimum 1 years salary Simply Health Plan! Claim your money back towards every day health treatments and have access to multiple wellbeing benefits and treatments. Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Scheme Fee-Free Mortgage Advice Free Flu Jab Vouchers Exclusive Product Discounts Access to Company Shop Membership More About Us Navigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UKs leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UKs major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater across the UK, but are in the process of moving rolls manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland. Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue and wet wipe products. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values. At The Navigator Company we are committed to the equal treatment of our colleagues and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team. We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications.