Health & Safety Coordinator - 1248

React Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Health & Safety Coordinator to join a dynamic international business in Medway. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while fostering a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. You will leverage your extensive experience in health and safety to support department managers, conduct risk assessments, and develop innovative communication strategies to engage staff in safety practices. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and proactive workplace, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

25 days leave rising with service

Pension

Healthcare

Discretionary annual bonus

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an HS Advisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in interpreting HS legal requirements and Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support Department Managers in HS compliance and safety promotion.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and manage contractor activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Self-motivation

Team Player

Problem Solving

Training Development

Education

Recognised H&S Qualification (Certificate Level)

Job description

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join an international business based in Medway.

Role: Health & Safety Coordinator

Hours: full time, no hybrid working available

Location: Medway – must have own transport

Benefits: 25 days leave rising with service, pension, healthcare, discretionary annual bonus, free parking

The Health & Safety Coordinator/Manager role is responsible for supporting all Department Managers in ensuring that the organisation complies with all current and future HS legislation. They will also be responsible for the promotion and maintenance of a safe working environment for all company employees, contractors and visitors.

Health & Safety Coordinator/Manager Qualifications:

• Recognised H&S qualification is required at certificate level.

Health & Safety Coordinator/Manager Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as an HS Advisor for at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience of interpreting HS legal requirements and explaining to staff at all levels the implications for the business.
• Practical experience of translating HS legal requirements into pragmatic solutions.
• Practical experience of carrying out Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Practical experience of managing and auditing contractors’ activities.

Health & Safety Coordinator/Manager - as the right fit you should:

• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be self-motivated, energetic and independent.
• Be confident, diplomatic, assertive, but non-confrontational.
• A genuine team player.
• Inquisitive with a drive to improve.
• Able to find innovative ways to communicate and generate interest in HS, updating noticeboards and generating HS briefings.
• Ability to prioritise changing demands and workload.
• Some experience in the development and delivery of training programmes.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.