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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