Health and Safety Coordinator

Reporting To: UK Health & Safety Manager

Job Purpose

The Health and Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery of Flamingo’s health and safety strategy at the Stevenage site. Working under the UK Health & Safety Manager and as part of the wider Flamingo UK Health & Safety Team, the role ensures legal compliance, supports risk reduction, and drives continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

The Health and Safety Coordinator will work closely with operational teams to embed safe working practices, promote employee engagement and contribute to the development of a strong, proactive safety culture across the site and wider business.

As part of the Flamingo UK Health & Safety Team, the role will work collaboratively with:

• UK Health & Safety Manager (Lead)
• Flamingo Flowers, Sandy – Health & Safety Coordinator
• Flamingo Flowers & Plants, Weston – Health & Safety Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety Culture -Promote and support a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Safety Systems & Compliance -Support the maintenance and ongoing development of the UK SHE Management System.
• Accident & Incident Reduction -Investigate accidents, near misses and unsafe acts, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented
• Training & Development -Coordinate health and safety training, inductions and refresher programmes
• Site-Specific Safety & Contractor Management -Coordinate site-based safety improvement initiatives across operational areas
• Cross-Site Collaboration & Teamwork -Participate in joint Health & Safety meetings with Sandy and Weston sites

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a manufacturing or operational environment
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and reviewing risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs)
• Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Competent in the use of health and safety management systems, including accurate record keeping and reporting

Flamingo Horticulture offer a competitive benefit and reward package to include:

• 33 days holiday
• Health cash plan
• Workplace Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance
• Annual employee event