Health and Safety Coordinator
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
£35,000 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits! (See Below)
We at JKR are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our client’s growing team in Tewkesbury!
The Health and Safety Coordinator will support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental systems across the site. This role will have a particular focus on COSHH and chemical safety, ensuring hazardous substances are appropriately assessed, controlled and managed within a manufacturing environment.
Health and Safety Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintain and manage the site COSHH register
Review and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Complete and review COSHH and general risk assessments
Ensure the correct storage, segregation and labelling of chemicals
Support the safe handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous substances
Develop and support Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
Carry out internal Health & Safety inspections and audits
Monitor chemical storage and wet process areas
Support external audits and regulatory inspections
Track and close out audit actions
Support employee inductions, refresher training and toolbox talks
Promote hazard awareness and PPE compliance across the site
Investigate incidents, chemical spills and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions
Support environmental protection measures and continuous improvement initiatives
The Ideal Health and Safety Coordinator:
Previous Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of COSHH and chemical safety
Experience working with hazardous substances
Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets
Experience completing risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures
Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge of environmental compliance
Strong communication and organisational skills
NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards would be advantageous
Health and Safety Coordinator Working Hours & Benefits:
08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00 Fridays
Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
31 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
Pension - 3% employer 5% employee
Paid professional development
Discounts and savings portal
Wellbeing portal
Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance policy
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
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