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Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specialises in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. Our products and services are used to help care for critically and chronically ill patients.
Our product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of IV generic drugs, infusion therapies and clinical nutrition products as well as medical devices for administering these products.
We are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Coordinator, reporting to our Health, Safety and Facilities Manager, based in Runcorn, Cheshire. The site is our UK Head Office and houses our Aseptic Production Unit, Warehousing facility, and support functions.
We have over 1,000 employees across the UK & Ireland, including field, office, and shift-based colleagues.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will provide health and safety support and guidance across the business, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and employees by demonstrating specialist knowledge. You will constructively challenge existing practices and support the delivery of health and safety strategies, legislative compliance, and best practices.
Main Responsibilities
1. Support the Health, Safety and Facilities Manager in developing and implementing department strategies, initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
2. Assist in maintaining and improving integrated management systems to ensure compliance with standards such as ISO45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
3. Provide guidance to management on creating and reviewing risk assessments, ensuring control measures are suitable to minimize risks.
4. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring effective closure of actions and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
5. Assist in reviewing health and safety policies, procedures, and systems to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and corporate requirements, including participating in audits.
6. Support health and safety training delivery and develop safety communication initiatives like quarterly Safety Champions meetings.
7. Promote a culture of safety and provide advice to managers and employees on health and safety matters.
8. Coordinate the Emergency Response Team, including Fire Wardens, First Aiders, Safety Champions, and Spill Responders.
Experience and Qualifications
* Proven experience in a health and safety role, including conducting audits.
* Knowledge of health and safety challenges across diverse organizational settings (manufacturing, warehouse, office, field).
* Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders and deliver guidance.
* Proficiency in IT systems, including MS Office.
* Strong organizational skills and workload management.
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
* Likely a Graduate Member of IOSH or equivalent.
Our benefits include a competitive salary plus annual bonus, pension scheme, tailored training, life insurance, holiday entitlement, family leave, wellness programs, onsite parking, health care, and more.
We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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