Health and Safety Coordinator
Posted By:
Laurie Chapman
Salary:
£32,000- £35,000
Location:
Middlesbrough
Job Type:
Permanent
Category:
Health and Safety
Central Employment seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Coordinator to join our manufacturing client in Middlesbrough. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of health and safety procedures across the organisation. You will also be responsible for assisting with the implementation of new procedures, maintaining and improving the Health and Safety Management System based upon ISO45001 standards, and offering overall health and safety advice to the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation of new procedures aimed at enhancing health and safety standards.
- Maintain and improve the Health and Safety Management System based upon ISO45001 standards, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
- Address internal quality complaints and issues pertaining to health and safety in a timely and effective manner.
- Conduct thorough Health and Safety Risk Assessments and Audits to identify potential hazards and risks within the workplace.
- Take prompt action to address identified gaps in risk assessments.
- Process health and safety information into a usable format for analysis and decision-making purposes.
- Administer safety meetings, including preparation and action-taking
- Archive and regularly update health and safety information and documentation to maintain accuracy and accessibility.
- Offer comprehensive health and safety advice to site personnel.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Advise on the requirements and effectiveness of management systems, quality standards, and HSE performance, recommending improvements where necessary.
- Manage referrals to occupational health services and provide support for return-to-work processes.
- Generate and communicate weekly and monthly reports as required, providing insights into health and safety performance and areas for improvement.
- Advise line managers on health and safety requirements and best practices, fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.
- Create, develop, and maintain associated documentation and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a health and safety role in a manufacturing company, with knowledge of ISO45001 standards and risk assessment processes.
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize workloads.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and ability to process data into actionable information.
- Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH) is advantageous.
