Job Description
Location: Worksop Hours: 40/week (Mon-Thu) Department: Health & Safety
A specialist manufacturing company in Worksop is seeking a Lead Safety Coordinator to join its UK Health & Safety team. This is a hands-on, visible role - bridging corporate H&S strategy with practical, day-to-day application on site and helping embed a strong, sustainable safety culture.
The Company
- The organisation specialises in designing and manufacturing specialist mechanical equipment for heavy vehicles.
- They're experiencing unprecedented growth across the UK and as such, are in the middle of a significant recruitment drive.
The Role
As Lead Safety Coordinator, you'll be the onsite H&S lead, working closely with site management and the wider team. Key responsibilities:
- Act as a visible, approachable H&S presence on the shop floor
- Support managers to apply H&S standards practically
- Deliver workshops, training, and guidance
- Support risk assessments, audits, and investigations
- Monitor and improve safety processes
- Contribute to ISO 45001 compliance and emergency readiness
- £20.81/hour (circa £43k equivalent salary) + overtime
- 40 hours / week, working Monday to Thursday.
About You
We're looking for candidates from a manufacturing background with the right attitude and ability to influence people. You don't need perfect H&S knowledge - we'll support your development.
Essential:
- Manufacturing or industrial experience
- Confident communicator at all levels
- IT literate (reporting/spreadsheets)
- Practical, solution-focused mindset
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
Desirable:
- H&S experience or exposure
- IOSH/NEBOSH (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience with audits or ISO standards
- Training/workshop delivery experience
Why Join?
- Hands-on H&S role with development and progression
- Influence safety culture at site level
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Monday-Thursday working pattern
- Work where safeguarding people truly comes first
Apply now if you're a manufacturing professional looking to step into H&S, or an H&S practitioner wanting a practical, people-focused role.
