Health and Safety Coordinator

We are partnered with a global manufacturing business specialising in innovative and market leading products supplying into several disciplines. Due to growth, we are looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join their team in Blackburn.   As a H&S Coordinator you will support the Global Engineering Manager in all Health and Safety matters throughout the factory. You will be responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, reporting and improving the H&S management systems and driving adherence to national as well as corporate standards.   Key Responsibilities  

• Support the wider team to ensure that the site has robust systems and procedures that demonstrate compliance with all relevant legislation, and that a regular audit schedule is carried out.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on site for Health and Safety
• Support the team in leading safety within the factory in accordance with World Class Manufacturing methodologies and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• Supports and assists managers to drive timely incident reporting through root cause investigation
• Develops internal training materials and works with others to help coordinate external training and aid delivery where required

  Key Requirements & Competencies  

• NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent
• Experience within a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Prior exposure to ISO9001
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of EU and UK safety legislation and understand current practices
• Have experience carrying out risk assessments, reviewing existing controls and recommending improvements
• Ideally have previous project management experience and managing multiple workstreams
• Must be confident and comfortable with making interventions to discuss safe and unsafe behaviours, and challenging accepted practice in an appropriate and positive manner
• Any experience training and coaching multi disciplined teams would be a huge advantage
• You will have excellent communication and time management skills

  This role is an exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturing business with huge future opportunities, the chance to but your stamp on current and future Health and Safety practices.   In return our client is offering a starting salary of up to £35,000pa plus bonus and benefits.   Working days Monday – Friday with a flexible approach to working hours.   To apply or for more information please click the link below or contact Stuart Tomkinson.