Health & Safety Coordinator

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Location: Oxford area (dual-site)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

This 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 Role

The 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

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