Health Safety Environment Coordinator

Job description

Health & Safety Co-ordinator

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative organisation operating across advanced manufacturing and medical technology. The business works at the cutting edge of non-lethal training solutions and medical device development, supporting military, law enforcement, and healthcare sectors with safety-critical, real-world applications.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Health & Safety Co-ordinator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build and develop a career in Health & Safety, with strong support, training, and long-term progression.

The Role

Reporting into the Health & Safety function, the Health & Safety Co-ordinator will provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support across all HSE activities. The role offers genuine scope to expand responsibilities over time and undertake relevant professional training.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and maintaining records for Lead Awareness and Basis of Safety training
• Delivering and logging Manual Handling training
• Supporting the creation of Health & Safety Committee meeting minutes
• Assisting with Mental Health Awareness initiatives and charity events (Mental Health First Aider training available)
• Supporting new starter inductions (permanent and agency staff)
• Conducting safety audits
• Logging and analysing accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Maintaining safety boards and documentation
• Creating and maintaining work instructions and process flows
• Supporting the generation and review of Risk Assessments and COSHH documentation
• Assisting with safety training and document briefings
• Organising occupational health surveillance
• Conducting mandatory compliance checks (e.g. DBS, DVLA, prohibited persons)
• Supporting first aid box audits and replenishment
• Assisting with contractor approvals and competency checks
• Promoting and supporting a positive safety culture across the business
• Carrying out general compliance-related administrative duties

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A basic understanding of Health & Safety (IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate preferred)
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Good analytical, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Basic project management capability
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A genuine desire to learn, develop, and grow within a Health & Safety role

Why Apply?

• Join a technically advanced and purpose-driven organisation
• Clear opportunities for training and professional development
• Work in a role that directly contributes to safety, wellbeing, and compliance
• Long-term, stable position within a growing business

If you’re looking to take the next step in your Health & Safety career and want to be part of an organisation making a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Mildenhall

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

22-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English