Health & Safety Coordinator

STATESIDE FOODS; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Westhoughton is offering a Health & Safety Coordinator position. The successful candidate will provide vital support to the Health, Safety & Sustainability department, assisting with administration duties and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. It is a permanent, full-time role ideal for candidates experienced in health & safety administration who possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety administration roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Health and Safety Manager with administration duties.
• Review and communicate Site Action Plans and near misses weekly.
• Support projects related to new buildings and safety initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Highly numerate

Excellent telephone manners

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Job description

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Health & Safety Coordinator, Westhoughton

Client: STATESIDE FOODS

Location: Westhoughton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 694c00a368cc

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

We have a fantastic permanent, full-time position for a Health & Safety Coordinator.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide support to the Health, Safety & Sustainability department by carrying out administration support and other duties as required and where necessary.

Key responsibilities:

• Work as an integral member of the health & safety team and be prepared to offer support and help to all colleagues.
• Assist the Deputy Health and Safety Manager with administration duties, including:
• Input departmental KPIs for weekly meetings and produce KPI reports.
• Review and communicate Site Action Plans and near misses weekly.
• Assist with administration of site accidents and incidents.
• Complete the Freiberger Report for absence and lost time.
• Produce posters and update site noticeboards.
• Review and update First Aider posters.
• Assist with departmental site inspections and their administration.
• Assist with inspections of First Aid Rooms, Steps & Stairs, lighting, Fire Evacuation tests, and audits of Harness, Spill Kit, Ladder inspections.
• Assist with organizing Occupational Health assessments and updating risk assessments.
• Support projects related to new buildings, machinery, and safety initiatives.
• Raise purchase orders and manage procurement of equipment.
• Support Health & Safety strategic projects and sustainability administration, including processing invoices and maintaining energy/water data.
• Participate in audits, report preparations, and stakeholder communications.
• Attend meetings as necessary and adhere to company policies on Health & Safety and Hygiene & Food Safety.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks to support the department.

Skills and Experience required:

• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly numerate with excellent telephone manners.
• Experience in health & safety administration roles.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and requirements.