Help protect people, craftsmanship and heritage while building a long-term career in Health & Safety. Help protect our people and craftsmanship while building a long-term career in Health & Safety with hands-on exposure to HR operations. At John Smedley, caring for our people is fundamental to how we operate. Were seeking a proactive and hands-on Health, Safety & HR Co-ordinator to join us at an exciting point of transition. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their Health & Safety career who wants to gain meaningful site experience while also developing strong HR operational skills in a manufacturing environment. Youll work closely with our site teams, senior leaders, and specialist external partners with funded professional development including NEBOSH and, if appropriate, HR qualifications. What Youll Do: Youll be highly visible on site, supporting day-to-day Health & Safety activity, while also providing structured HR administrative and coordination support. Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings Carrying out daily site walkarounds and safety inspections Managing Health & Safety inductions for new starters, contractors and visitors Supporting the design, coordination and delivery of Health & Safety training Maintaining Health & Safety policies, procedures and records Working closely with our external Health & Safety consultancy on compliance, audits and best practice Supporting risk assessments, inspections and audits across the site Assisting with accident, incident and near-miss investigations Coordinating occupational health and health surveillance programmes Delivering awareness campaigns and promoting safe working behaviours Preparing reports and data to support senior stakeholders and Board reporting Taking part in Health & Safety meetings and forums Draft HR correspondence including absence, disciplinary and capability letters Support employee relations processes through note taking and documentation Manage HR administration, including maintaining accurate employee records Support onboarding and contractual documentation Produce HR reports and people data analysis Assist with absence monitoring and reporting Maintain confidentiality and data accuracy at all times No two days will be the same. Youll gain exposure to operational Health & Safety while developing strong HR process and data skills. Who you Are: Early in your Health & Safety career with some hands-on experience Interested in machinery safety, ergonomics and safe systems of work Comfortable with HR administration and structured documentation Highly organised and detail-focused Confident communicating with people at all levels Analytical and comfortable working with data Proactive, approachable and keen to learn Motivated to build a long-term career in Health & Safety (with broader people exposure) You dont need to have everything already were looking for potential, attitude and commitment. Your Development We are committed to investing in the right person. This role includes: Fully funded NEBOSH qualification Support through formal workplace training or apprenticeship (if required) Exposure to HR processes and employee relations Ongoing mentoring from senior leaders and external H&S specialists A clear pathway to progress within Health & Safety Why John Smedley? Join a globally recognised British heritage brand Work in a supportive, people-first culture Gain hands-on manufacturing Health & Safety experience Learn from experts while building professional qualifications Make a visible impact on how we keep our people safe Competitive salary benefits package Ready to build your Health & Safety career while gaining broader people experience? Apply now and help us protect 240 years of craftsmanship and the people behind it.