Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description:

We are recruiting for Health & Safety Coordinators to join a fast‑growing organisation within warehousing and logistics, dedicated to creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces. If you're passionate about Health & Safety, enjoy autonomy, and want a role where your work makes a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity. This is a full time 6 month fixed term contract based in their brand new warehouse in Rugby. 

Salary: £35,972.31 (Days: 6am–6pm) / £38,672.31 (Nights: 6pm–6am)
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off – Days OR Nights – You can choose

Why You’ll Love Working With This Company

• 23 Days Annual Leave
• Free Onsite Parking & EV Charging
• 24‑Hour Hot Food Canteen
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
• Childcare Vouchers
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to travel across UK & Ireland

The Role: Health & Safety Coordinator

We are looking for proactive Health & Safety Coordinators to support this brand new operational site based in Rugby, ensuring a safe working environment across their Warehousing and Logistics operations. You’ll play a key part in maintaining their ISO certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and driving continuous improvement in safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Inspections: Plan and deliver full Health & Safety support to ensure compliance and duty of care.
• Incident & Accident Investigation: Work with Site Managers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Regulatory Support: Attend HSE, Local Authority, and Fire Service visits; ensure non‑conformances are addressed promptly.
• Contractor Management: Provide H&S guidance at pre‑start meetings and ensure CDM regulations are correctly followed.
• Training Delivery: Create, deliver, and coordinate training aligned to the company H&S training matrix.
• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with monthly H&S reports and ensure site submits statutory returns on time.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Health & Safety NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Strong background in Warehousing and Logistics & Health & Safety
• Experience conducting internal audits
• Solid understanding of H&S legislation, safe working procedures, and risk management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Google Workspace ideally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or NVQ Level 5
• Additional training such as:
  • Manual Handling Train‑the‑Trainer
  • Accident Investigation
  • Fire Awareness
  • Risk Assessment
  • First Aid at Work

Who We’re Looking For

• A confident communicator able to present to stakeholders at all levels
• A team player who can also work autonomously
• Someone highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable reprioritising in fast‑paced environments
• A safety advocate driven by continuous improvement

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today.

If you're committed, motivated, and want to develop your career in Health & Safety within a leading logistics environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” and take the next step in your H&S career.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.