HAVS & COSHH Coordinator

Advance TRS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a proactive Health & Safety professional to coordinate COSHH and HAVS management across our project teams and subcontractors. You will provide practical safety guidance, support risk assessments and drive continuous improvement in site safety.

The ideal candidate will hold NEBOSH General or Construction, be IOSH compliant, own a CSCS card, and have strong communication and stakeholder management skills to oversee day-to-day HSE activities on site in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Must have Construction / civil engineering Health & Safety experience.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent is required.
• IOSH membership and CSCS card are essential; knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM 2015 is needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain COSHH assessments, registers and control measures.
• Coordinate HAVS risk assessments, exposure monitoring and health surveillance.
• Support selection of lower-vibration tools and safer working methods.
• Arrange face-fit testing and ensure appropriate emergency equipment is available.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to project teams and subcontractors.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and compliance checks with action close-out.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain Health & Safety records and performance data.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across workforce and supply chain.
• Support the wider Health & Safety team with project delivery.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

HAVS knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

IOSH membership

CSCS card

SSSTS or TechIOSH (desirable)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Role Purpose

To coordinate and oversee HAVS and COSHH requirements across the project, providing practical Health & Safety support to construction teams, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain COSHH assessments, registers and control measures.
• Coordinate HAVS risk assessments, exposure monitoring and health surveillance.
• Support the selection of lower-vibration tools and safer working methods.
• Arrange face-fit testing and ensure appropriate emergency equipment is available.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to project teams and subcontractors.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and compliance checks, ensuring actions are closed out.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain Health & Safety records and performance data.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the workforce and supply chain.
• Support the wider Health & Safety team with project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Construction / civil engineering Health & Safety experience.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent.
• IOSH membership or working towards membership.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM 2015.
• Practical experience of COSHH and HAVS management.
• Experience working around construction plant, lifting operations, excavations, work at height and public interfaces.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent.
• TechIOSH or equivalent.
• Experience within road, rail or major civil engineering projects.
• Experience delivering safety training and toolbox talks.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive Health & Safety professional with strong COSHH and HAVS knowledge, able to work closely with construction teams and subcontractors to identify risks, implement practical controls and drive continuous improvement in site safety.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.