Health & Safety Coordinator

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Health & Safety Coordinator to support the continued success of our Great Bear Harworth DC1 site. This is a key role within a COMAH-regulated environment, responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the operation. Working closely with the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager, you will play a hands-on role in embedding a strong safety culture and maintaining effective H&S systems across the site.

• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Conduct and develop Risk Assessments, ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained
  • Produce and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
  • Complete specialist risk assessments where competent (e.g. COSHH)
  • Ensure all H&S systems and procedures are compliant with COMAH requirements
• Contractor & Permit Control
  • Manage contractor activity on-site, including permit-to-work systems
  • Review and approve RAMS for third-party contractors
• Incident & Audit Management
  • Support accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Track and manage actions through to completion
  • Assist with and lead internal audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
  • Ensure non-conformances and audit actions are effectively closed out
• Systems & Documentation
  • Maintain H&S databases, software systems, and shared drives
  • Manage controlled documentation and ensure accuracy and accessibility
  • Support the maintenance and development of the H&S Management System
• Operational Safety & Monitoring
  • Ensure completion of equipment checks and site inspections
  • Maintain effective emergency response systems and procedures
  • Support Fire Marshal training and wider emergency response readiness
• Engagement & Culture
  • Play an active role in H&S meetings, including preparation, action tracking, and follow-up
  • Promote a positive safety culture across all departments through coaching, guidance, and engagement
  • Support delivery of H&S training where required
• Strategy & Continuous Improvement
  • Work with the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to deliver the site H&S strategic plan
  • Drive improvements in safety performance and compliance across the operation
• Experience & Skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail; good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work alone or as part of a team; conscientious and reliable
  • Flexible attitude; strong, concise and effective communicator at all levels
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure; good time management skills
  • Proactive with the ability to make decisions; good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation
  • IOSH/NEBOSH qualified (or working towards)
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance (Health & Safety at Work Act 1974)
  • Experience of creating Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments, etc. (desirable)

This description reflects the requirements of the role and does not include any non-job-content or promotional material.