Health and Safety Coordinator

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well known manufacturing business is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance and safety across their site. This role involves developing policies, conducting audits, and fostering a safety-first culture in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging all levels of staff.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum).
• Proven experience in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with workplace auditing, risk assessments, and policy enforcement.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and influence staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health and Safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Perform risk assessments and document follow-up actions.
• Lead safety initiatives and increase safety awareness.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain records of audits and training.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Experience in Health and Safety role

Workplace auditing

Risk assessments

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Our client, a well known manufacturing business is working with a highly regarded business in the area. Operating from a large, complex site, the company values integrity, safety, and teamwork, with a genuine family-feel environment.

Due to continued growth and a proactive approach to safety, they are now seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to join their team and be a key driver of safety performance across the site.

The Health and Safety Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring that health and safety is embedded in the company culture, with compliance and best practice upheld at all levels from the shop floor to senior management. This is a hands-on role requiring a balance between administrative excellence and strong on-the-ground presence, working closely with operations, production, and senior leadership to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Health and Safety policies and procedures tailored to a manufacturing environment
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and workplace assessments to identify risks and ensure legal compliance
• Perform and document risk assessments, ensuring follow-up actions are taken and closed out
• Work collaboratively with department heads and team leaders to embed a culture of safety across the organisation
• Lead safety initiatives, campaigns, and toolbox talks to increase safety awareness and engagement
• Monitor and investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, compiling reports and recommending corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of audits, training, risk assessments, and incidents in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and industry best practices
• Support the continuous improvement of environmental, health and safety standards across the site
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external HSE audits and inspections

Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum)
• Proven experience in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Hands-on experience with workplace auditing, risk assessments, and policy enforcement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to engage, influence, and coach all levels of staff