Health and safety co-ordinator

Our client is seeking an organised and proactive Safety Coordinator to support the Health & Safety functions within a growing manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple business areas, supporting compliance, employee engagement, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Support HR administration, including employee records, correspondence, filing, and confidential documentation.
* Coordinate return-to-work, absence review, disciplinary, grievance, and formal employee meetings, including minute-taking.
* Monitor attendance, annual leave, sickness absence, SSP, and occupational health referrals.
* Maintain training records and matrices; coordinate internal and external training requirements.
* Support recruitment, onboarding, inductions, Right to Work checks, and probation reviews.
* Assist with payroll administration, providing employee updates and absence information.
* Coordinate employee engagement activities, surveys, meetings, and recognition initiatives.
* Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality of employee information.
* Support incident, accident, near-miss investigations and RIDDOR reporting.
* Maintain Health & Safety records, PPE records, inspections, servicing schedules, and compliance documentation.
* Assist with risk assessments, COSHH assessments, DSE assessments, workplace inspections, and safe systems of work.
* Coordinate Health & Safety meetings, audits, inspections, fire safety administration, and training activities.
* Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the business.
* Support compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, RIDDOR, COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER.
Requirements
* 3–5 years' experience in HR Administration and/or Health & Safety coordination.
* Good understanding of UK employment legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
* Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments preferred.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently, use initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
* Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced business environment.
* NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH, CIPD qualification, or willingness to work towards qualification preferred.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* Collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Exposure to a variety of HR and Health & Safety activities.
* The chance to make a real impact within a growing and innovative organisation