Location
Ferndown, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/03/2026
Closing date
10/04/2026
Health & Safety Coordinator | Ferndown | £45,000
Are you a proactive Health & Safety professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for creating safe, compliant workplaces? Do you enjoy taking ownership of health and safety while working closely with facilities and wider business operations? This Health & Safety Coordinator role offers stability, variety, and long-term progression.
Join a well‑established business where you'll lead health & safety compliance across the organisation, promote a strong safety culture, and support facilities and site operations.
As Health & Safety Coordinator, you will benefit from:
* 6% employer pension contribution
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Bupa Cash Plan
* Additional holiday after 5, 10, and 15 years' service
* Flexible working hours with the ability to accrue up to 8 hours per month as time off
* Early finish on Fridays (07:30 - 13:30)
* Long‑term career stability within an established business
As Health & Safety Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring full compliance with all health & safety legislation and regulations
* Carrying out risk assessments and identifying workplace hazards
* Developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies and procedures
* Keeping up to date with regulatory and legislative changes
* Preparing documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
* Conducting workplace inspections and monitoring safety performance
* Investigating incidents and supporting corrective actions
* Delivering health & safety training sessions and toolbox talks
* Supporting facilities management, including security, fire safety, and contractor servicing
As Health & Safety Coordinator, your experience will include:
* Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements
* Proven experience in risk assessment and hazard identification
* Excellent attention to detail with strong report‑writing skills
* Confident communication skills across all levels of the business
* A practical, problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach
* Experience delivering training and engaging employees on safety practices
If you're ready to take the next step in your Health & Safety career, we'd love to hear from you.