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