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Job Title: Health & Safety Administrator
Location: Oldham
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth.
We are looking to strengthen our team and appoint a Health & Safety Administrator
Based at our manufacturing site in Oldham.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The Health & Safety Administrator in the heavy engineering industry plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Health & Safety Manger to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. This role involves maintaining health and safety records, assisting with risk assessments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations,
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and update H&S records, policies, and procedures to align with industry regulations (e.g., OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001).
- Ensure compliance with site-specific safety standards, including risk assessments, audits, and method statements.
- Assist in accident and incident investigations, ensuring thorough reporting and corrective actions.
- Manage and track permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
- Coordinate regular site inspections and internal/external audits to ensure compliance.
- Keep an up-to-date database of statutory inspections
- Assist in the development and implementation of site safety programs and initiatives.
- Monitor site activities to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Support emergency planning, fire risk assessments, and site evacuation procedures.
- Ensure that all contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements.
- Maintain and distribute safety-related communications, including toolbox talks and safety alerts.
- Organise mandatory site training for all employees, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date training records and certifications for employees and contractors.
- Assist in the coordination of safety inductions for new employees and visitors.
- Schedule refresher training and certification renewals for employees working in hazardous environments.
- Collaborate with external training providers when necessary.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Previous experience of being in an administrative role within engineering, construction, or manufacturing (preferred).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with employees, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be expected to perform other reasonable tasks in the interest of their role and the Company's performance.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Health and Safety Consultant, Safety Compliance Officer, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Workplace Safety Coordinator, Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, Safety Management Consultant, Risk may also be considered for this role
