Health and Safety Coordinator

Health & Safety Coordinator Location: Thirsk Contract Type: Contract or Temp Closing Date: Jul 7th, 2026 Ref: 1678394 Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the appointment of a Health & Safety Coordinator to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business, where you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day health and safety activities across a busy production, warehouse and yard environment. The Role As a Health & Safety Coordinator, you will support operational health and safety performance through routine inspections, employee engagement, reporting processes and compliance activities. You will maintain a visible presence across site, helping to promote a positive safety culture while supporting managers in delivering a safe and compliant workplace. This role would suit a proactive individual with health and safety experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environment who is confident engaging with employees at all levels and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Carry out regular safety walks across production, warehouse and external yard areas, identifying unsafe conditions and behaviours and supporting corrective actions Monitor housekeeping standards and support improvements across site Promote hazard and near‑miss reporting, assisting employees with reporting processes and basic investigations Track corrective and preventative actions, maintaining accurate records of incidents, hazards and outcomes Maintain health and safety documentation, training records and incident databases Support preparation for internal, customer and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance documentation remains up to date Produce weekly and monthly safety reports and assist with communicating safety performance across site Deliver site inductions and support toolbox talks, safety communications and awareness campaigns Carry out routine waste and environmental compliance checks, including segregation standards and documentation reviews Maintain a visible presence on site to reinforce safe working practices and escalates significant risks where required Support accident and incident investigations and assist with contractor control processes, including sign‑in and permit procedures What We're Looking For NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential Certificate of Higher Education, HNC, HND or Degree Previous experience within a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial or distribution environment Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the workforce Good organisational and administrative skills Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours in a constructive and professional manner Practical, proactive and solution‑focused approach The Opportunity Join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business Play a key role in supporting workplace safety and compliance Contribute directly to continuous improvement initiatives across site Gain valuable experience within a fast‑paced operational environment Ongoing development opportunities within health and safety If you hold a NEBOSH qualification and are looking for your next opportunity within a manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolviston Management Services Ltd