Overview
Health & Safety Coordinator - 12 Month Maternity Cover - Ipswich
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm), Hybrid working
Salary: £29-32,000k salary + End of Term Bonus (circa £1,500)
Benefits: Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, Healthcare, Gym Membership, Free Parking, Pension, Annual and quarterly performance bonus, 20 days holiday + Bank holidays increasing over time and Christmas shutdown
Leading international construction company with over 150 years of history is looking for a proactive, hands-on administrator to support our Health & Safety and Facilities teams. Reporting to the H&S/Facilities Manager, you’ll help us stay organised, compliant, and responsive in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.
Responsibilities
* Facilities Support
o Keep maintenance records up-to-date and ensure all compliance documentation is properly stored.
o Support planned and reactive maintenance projects, helping with scheduling and coordination.
o Liaise with external contractors and manage their access to the premises.
o Provide reception and switchboard cover during lunches, absences, or holidays.
o Communicate regularly with cleaning contractors and address feedback from staff and cleaners.
o Collaborate with Warehouse & Logistics Managers on building and maintenance needs.
* Health & Safety / ISO Administration
o Provide admin support to the Health & Safety and ISO teams.
o Assist with updating policies, procedures, and standards related to H&S and ISO compliance.
o Help coordinate training, including booking courses, processing quotes and invoices, and distributing training materials.
o Manage records for issued safety equipment and ensure everything is tracked properly.
o Support visitor and contractor safety by managing inductions and sign-in/out processes.
o Handle other general admin tasks to help the team run smoothly.
Qualifications
* Strong administrative experience, ideally in a similar role or environment.
* Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and working to deadlines — even when things get busy.
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional phone manner.
* A team player with a proactive, adaptable attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
* Solid IT skills — particularly with Microsoft Office and database systems.
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