Job Title: HR & Safety Coordinator
Location: Bridgwater, UKSalary: £30,000 – £35,000Working Pattern: Primarily site-based with Friday working from home 37.5 hours per week (flexible start / finish times)
The HR & Safety Coordinator will play a key role in supporting both HR and Health & Safety functions within a dynamic, small business environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and Health & Safety regulations, while supporting day-to-day administration, ongoing projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
HR Administration
- Provide general HR administrative support, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records, and filing documentation
- Manage attendance tracking, annual leave, sickness absence reporting, and SSP administration
- Coordinate return-to-work meetings and absence reviews
- Support occupational health referrals and medical surveillance processes
- Maintain employee records and documentation in line with GDPR requirements
- Attend disciplinary, grievance, and formal meetings, taking accurate minutes
- Maintain the training matrix and coordinate internal and external training
- Support recruitment activities for both hourly and salaried roles
- Coordinate onboarding and induction, including Right to Work checks
- Assist with probation reviews and employee documentation
- Provide payroll with relevant employee updates and data
- Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and events
- Ensure confidentiality of all employee information
Health & Safety Support
- Log and track incidents, near misses, and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting
- Maintain PPE records and ensure inspection and replacement schedules are met
- Support the development and communication of Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Maintain documentation including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work
- Coordinate Health & Safety Committee meetings
- Support workplace inspections, DSE assessments, and audits
- Coordinate mandatory Health & Safety training and maintain records
- Support fire safety compliance and inspections
- Assist with internal and external audits (e.g., ISO/BRC compliance)
- Track corrective actions through to completion
- Promote a positive and proactive safety culture
Ensure compliance with key UK legislation including:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- RIDDOR
- COSHH
- PUWER & LOLER
- Manual Handling Regulations
- Fire Safety Regulations
Skills & Experience
- Experience in HR administration and Health & Safety coordination
- Understanding of UK employment law and H&S regulations
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
- Flexible, proactive approach suited to a small business environment
Qualifications (desirable):
- NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH qualification
- CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on HR and Health & Safety role
- Exposure across multiple areas within a growing business
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Flexible working with Friday home working
