Facilities & HS Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a Facilities and H&S Coordinator to ensure compliance and smooth operations in a busy manufacturing facility. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will manage maintenance schedules, oversee contractor compliance, and contribute to health and safety policies. Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. If you're ready for a new challenge in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities for operational efficiency.
• Conduct inspections and tests on critical plant and equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Education

H&S Qualification

Tools

Maintenance Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Facilities and Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator

Location: West Lothian, Scotland
Salary: Competitive

First Achieve Engineering is delighted to support a leading supplier in the food industry as they seek to hire a Facilities and H&S Coordinator to join their team in West Lothian. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth running of a busy food manufacturing facility while ensuring full compliance with all Health & Safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Plan and schedule maintenance and service activities to ensure all plant and equipment are operational and calibrated.

  
  




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  Maintain a list of approved contractors and ensure that all third-party documentation and accreditations are up to date.

  
  




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  Manage third-party contractor visits, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with regulations.

  
  




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  Conduct inspections and tests on critical plant and equipment, such as refrigeration systems, water supplies, and backup generators.

  
  




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  Participate in statutory compliance activities, such as fire alarm testing and legionella control.

  
  




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  Support project work as required.

  
  




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  Contribute to the development and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures.

  
  




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  Perform risk assessments and develop safe systems of work.

  
  




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  Assist in investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses.

  
  




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  Conduct routine workplace inspections to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and food safety standards.

  
  




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  Keep key compliance records up to date and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

  
  




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  Assist with environmental and waste management tasks, including monitoring environmental data and preparing reports.

  
  




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  Support departmental administration duties.

  
  




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  Deputise for the Facilities Manager when required.

  
  




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  Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Facilities Manager.

  
  

Ideal Candidate:

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  Reliable, organised, and proactive with excellent attention to detail.

  
  




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  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  
  




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  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with all levels of staff and external contractors.

  
  




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  An H&S qualification is desirable.

  
  




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  Previous experience with maintenance management software is advantageous, but not essential.

  
  




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  Administrative experience, ideally within facilities management or a similar environment.

  
  




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  Previous experience working in a factory or food manufacturing setting is beneficial.

  
  

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday (Day Shift)
Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.

If you are an experienced Facilities and H&S professional looking for a new challenge, please get in touch with First Achieve Engineering to learn more about this exciting opportunity.