Health & Safety Coordinator

Job title:

Health & Safety Coordinator

Company

Cranleigh Recruitment

Job description

Health and Safety CoordinatorLocation: Oxford area (dual-site)Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Excellent BenefitsJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the CompanyThis is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and technically driven organisation working at the forefront of engineering, materials science and advanced manufacturing. With a team of around 150 employees across multiple UK and international sites, the company delivers innovative solutions for high-performance sectors, including aerospace, electronics and industrial manufacturing.Their Oxfordshire sites house a unique combination of high-end experimental and production facilities, supporting rapid development of complex metal components through novel manufacturing processes and technology platforms.The business is committed to developing a proactive safety culture and is investing in the continued growth of its Health and Safety function.The RoleThe company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Health and Safety Coordinator to support health and safety compliance and operations across its two Oxfordshire sites.Reporting to the H&S Manager, the successful candidate will work alongside the existing Health and Safety team and engage with employees across technical, laboratory and workshop environments. The role will combine day-to-day coordination, audits, training, and staff engagement, along with the development and improvement of safety processes and documentation.This is a site-based role requiring regular travel between two local facilities, so access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential.Key Responsibilities

• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation
• Maintain and support high safety standards in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Assist with risk assessments, and update relevant safety documentation and signage
• Liaise with operations, engineering and technical staff to ensure safe working practices
• Organise and track training activities for staff, both in-house and via external providers
• Maintain records of PPE, safety-critical equipment, and maintenance logs
• Support internal and external audits and monitor compliance with regulatory standards
• Investigate accidents and near-misses in collaboration with the wider H&S team, and follow up with corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement in health and safety performance

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualified
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage colleagues across departments
• High attention to detail and well-developed organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other basic IT systems
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for local travel

Desirable Criteria

• Working knowledge of regulations, including COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX and REACH
• Experience in risk assessments for machinery or hazardous substances
• Familiarity with water safety, LEV systems, or pressurised equipment regulations
• Experience in selecting and managing PPE stock and procurement

Expected salary

£35000 – 45000 per year

Location

Oxfordshire

Job date

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:51:32 GMT

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