H&S Coordinator

Job title:

H&S Coordinator

Reporting to: H&S Manager

Location:

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid working opportunities available)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Health and Safety Coordinator to support our COMAH Upper Tier site operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative, organisational, and coordination skills, who can ensure that safety management systems are effectively implemented, documented, and maintained in compliance with COMAH and other relevant legislation.

We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands. You can find out more about our exciting organisation here: TREATT | About Treatt the trusted global ingredients manufacturer

On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 400 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed.

We think Treatt’s a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it:

“Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress.”

“Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge”

“Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of”

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintain and update the site’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management systems in line with COMAH, ISO, and internal company standards.
  • Support the preparation, review, and submission of COMAH Safety Reports and associated documentation.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping for audits, inspections, training, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Coordinate permit-to-work systems, ensuring all paperwork and approvals are completed and filed appropriately.
• Audits & Inspections
  • Schedule, prepare, and participate in internal and external HSE audits.
  • Track actions and ensure close-out of findings from audits, inspections, and incident reports.
  • Maintain audit schedules, checklists, and evidence databases.
• Training & Communication
  • Organise and record HSE training, inductions, and competency assessments for staff and contractors.
  • Develop and distribute safety communications, toolbox talks, and awareness materials.
  • Support safety committee meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Risk Management
  • Assist in updating and controlling risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and process safety documentation.
  • Support the development and maintenance of Emergency Response Plans and participate in drills and exercises.
• Data & Reporting
  • Collate HSE performance metrics (e.g., incidents, near misses, training, inspections).
  • Support the continuous improvement of HSE performance through data‑driven insights.

If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you’re what we’re after.

· GCSEs or equivalent (English, Maths & Science)

· Administrator training courses (desirable)

· Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or process industries.

· Strong administrative and organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise effectively with operations, engineering, and regulatory stakeholders