Health & Safety Coordinator

Company Description

Great Bear (part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive…a place where you're valued, challenged and inspired!

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Health & Safety Coordinator to support the continued success of our Great Bear Harworth DC1 site. This is a key role within a COMAH-regulated environment, responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Working closely with the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager, you will play a hands-on role in embedding a strong safety culture and maintaining effective H&S systems across the site.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role will include:

Risk Management & Compliance

Conduct and develop Risk Assessments, ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained
Produce and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
Complete specialist risk assessments where competent (e.g. COSHH)
Ensure all H&S systems and procedures are compliant with COMAH requirements
Contractor & Permit Control

Manage contractor activity on-site, including permit-to-work systems
Review and approve RAMS for third-party contractors
Incident & Audit Management

Support accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Track and manage actions through to completion
Assist with and lead internal audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
Ensure non-conformances and audit actions are effectively closed out
Systems & Documentation

Maintain H&S databases, software systems, and shared drives
Manage controlled documentation and ensure accuracy and accessibility
Support the maintenance and development of the H&S Management System
Operational Safety & Monitoring

Ensure completion of equipment checks and site inspections
Maintain effective emergency response systems and procedures
Support Fire Marshal training and wider emergency response readiness
Engagement & Culture

Play an active role in H&S meetings, including preparation, action tracking, and follow-up
Promote a positive safety culture across all departments through coaching, guidance, and engagement
Support delivery of H&S training where required
Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Work with the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to deliver the site H&S strategic plan
Drive improvements in safety performance and compliance across the operation

Qualifications

Accuracy and attention to detail
Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Conscientious and reliable
Flexible attitude
Strong, concise and effective communicator at all levels
Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
Good time management skills
Proactive with the ability to make decisions
Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation
IOSH/NEBOSH qualified (or working towards)
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance (Health & Safety at Work Act 1974)
Experience of creating Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments, etc. (desirable)

Additional Information

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