HEALTH & SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR

We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Co-ordinator to join an organisation in the West Midlands area : 

JOB TITLE 

Health & Safety Co-ordinator

SALARY

£35,000 - £40,000

LOCATION

Wolverhampton

ROLE PURPOSE

In this role, you will provide dedicated support and expert guidance to the business, ensuring comprehensive safety management and continuous improvements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive a programme of works to create and advance of culture of safety management and positive interdependent safety behaviour within all levels of the organisation.

• Work alongside the line management and operational teams to continually improve the safety of the working environment, appropriately identifying and assessing risk, and developing and delivering effective mitigation strategies.

• Support the development and delivery of the implementation of Group Safety Standards.

• Monitor the business’s compliance with Health and Safety Policy and procedures and formally advise managers on areas of non-compliance.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and best practice, including management of the safety aspects of the legal register.

• Working within the division’s health and safety management team, appropriately support all sites and teams within the business, and provide direction and development to team members.

• Maintain and advance the division’s Health and Safety Management System, including policies, arrangements and procedures where required

• Manage and support health and safety training needs, covering behavioral, practical and managerial safety aspects, including direct delivery of training where applicable.

• Ensure that all accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in accordance with the company’s policies. .

• Maintain and manage safety reporting to the Senior Management Team

• Conduct internal audits, work place inspections and health & safety tours.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• NEBOSH Diploma qualified or working towards

• Technical Membership with IOSH (TechIOSH) or above

• Approachable & Personable manner

• Experience in investigating incidents & dealing with Enforcing Authorities

• Strong influencer

• Multiple site experience

• Manufacturing background

• Good communicator across all levels

• Training/Workshop design and delivery

• Ability to translate health & safety knowledge into actions

• Evidence of developing and promoting a positive Health & Safety culture

• To drive the advancement of the organisation’s safety culture and to coordinate, support and advise the business on all aspects of safety management and improvement

• Experience in developing, writing and leading on Mental Health and Wellbeing policies and procedures

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time to time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Reference ID: 628540