Safety Coordinator Jobs

Job Description

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.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role will include: 

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Have a 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)

Additional Information

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