Lead Safety Coordinator

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.