HR / Health and safety co-ordinator

Design and Supply

HR / Health and safety co-ordinator

£28000

Design and Supply, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tudful - Merthyr Tydfil

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 182ec826323c40e6a80386f77fe5f201

Full Job Description

As Health and Safety Coordinator / HR Assistant, you will support this successful organisation's health and safety/HR management systems. These systems ensure that the company meets its statutory obligations and is controlling the risks to their people and business.

Responsbilities include:

Responsible for the administration of the health and safety, HR support regarding the companies management systems to ensure compliance with all safety and welfare legislation by:

Maintaining the health and safety administration systems.

Administering health and safety training for; Fire Safety, First Aid and other necessary training.

Undertaking risk assessments incl DSE, expectant mother etc

Undertake a supporting role towards senior management regarding the companies HR requirements., Provide support to the Health and Safety team to support the company's activities and undertaking to ensure that they meet its obligations under Health, Safety and Welfare legislation by:

  • Administering the health and safety systems for workstation assessments and ensuring that follow up action is undertaken.

  • Undertaking the ordering of equipment and supplies to support the risk assessment process. Supports this process by recording orders and processing invoices in accordance with accounting processes.

  • Administering health and safety training for; Fire Safety, First Aid etc.

  • Undertake risk assessments incl DSE, expectant mother etc.

  • Undertaking regular inspections of pre-determined areas of the building and take action to resolve issues.

  • Any other activities to support the wider health and safety / HR team

    Able to Communicate fluently

  • Good inter-personal skills

  • An eye for detail and will not cut corners.

  • Self motivated

  • Able to use own initiative to recommend improvements to systems

  • Flexible and adaptable to changing systems

  • Willingness to learn and develop

  • Able to work within a multi disciplined team


  • Education / Qualification
  • IOSH/NEBOSH general certificate in health and safety would be an advantage.

  • Any HR relevant experience.


  • Practical experience
  • An understanding of UK health and safety law

  • Previously undertaken DSE assessments

  • An understanding of ISO9001 systems

  • Experience of supporting HR

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

  • IT literate (Microsoft office)