HSE Coordinator
Own chemical safety and COSHH compliance across our Tewkesbury site, protecting people and the environment in a chemical-intensive manufacturing environment. You will keep hazardous substances properly controlled and help build a strong safety culture at every level.
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Tewkesbury | On-Site
THE ROLE
Chemistry is central to how we build advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), and keeping it safe is work with real impact. As HSE Coordinator, you will own chemical safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) compliance across our Tewkesbury site, from the wet process areas to the spill kit by the drain. You will work with colleagues at every level to prevent harm, protect the environment and make safe working second nature.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the site COSHH register and keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accurate and current
- Complete and review COSHH and general risk assessments, applying the hierarchy of control and developing safe systems of work
- Oversee the storage, segregation, labelling, handling, transport and disposal of hazardous substances
- Support chemical reduction and substitution initiatives
- Monitor control measures and recommend improvements for high-risk activities
- Carry out internal inspections and audits, including chemical storage and wet process areas
- Support external audits and regulatory inspections, tracking actions to closure
- Deliver inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Investigate chemical incidents, spills and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Maintain spill response procedures and environmental protection measures, such as drain protection
- Collate HSE key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintain the performance dashboard
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- COSHH and chemical safety
- Controlling and working with hazardous substances
- Interpreting SDS
- UK health, safety and environmental legislation
- Microsoft Office
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in a health and safety role within manufacturing
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate, or working towards it
- Experience in PCB or chemical-heavy industries
CORE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Inspires and challenges colleagues to work safely with chemicals
- Builds strong relationships and delivers a five-star service to internal and external customers
- Target-driven, with a clear view of the causes and consequences of performance
- High standards of compliance and process discipline
- Generates practical ideas to improve processes, culture and the working environment
- Communicates clearly at every level of the business
- Works cooperatively and respects differences
- Shares knowledge through coaching and mentoring
This job description is not exhaustive. The company expects employees to be flexible in their approach and to undertake reasonable extra duties that may be required.