Health, Safety & Environmental Co-ordinatorSalary: £30,000 per annumLocation: Optimus Point, LeicesterFull TimePermanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (40 hours per week)Flexibility required to support all shift patterns, including occasional evenings and weekends.About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and motivated Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Co-ordinator to support our multi-site operations. Whether you're 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 ResponsibilitiesHealth & SafetyAssist 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 maintainaccurate 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 company's waste management plan.Develop and implement environmental emergency response plans.Promote environmental awareness and foster a culture of sustainability across the organisation.Qualifications & ExperienceEssential: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 AccreditationGroceryAid - 24/7 helpline, professional counselling, financial grants, and crisis assistance.Supported Personal DevelopmentAE Pension SchemeCompany Sick Pay Scheme15% off Nuffield Health Gym MembershipLife Assurance Scheme - minimum 1 years' salarySimply Health Plan! Claim your money back towards every day health treatments and have access to multiple wellbeing benefits and treatments.Electric Vehicle (EV) Car SchemeFee-Free Mortgage AdviceFree Flu Jab VouchersExclusive Product DiscountsAccess to Company Shop MembershipMore About UsNavigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UK's leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UK's 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.