Health & Safety Administrator

Job Title: Admin & Health & Safety Executive (Temp to Perm)
Location: Redditch
Pay Rate: £14.36 - £16.41 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for an organised and proactive Admin & Health & Safety Executive to join a busy and well established business in Redditch. This is a varied, hands on position combining general administrative duties with responsibility for supporting and leading key health & safety functions across the site.

This opportunity is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing the chance to secure a long term role within a supportive and growing organisation.

Administrative Duties:

• Managing incoming and outgoing post, including franking
• Ordering office supplies including stationery, tea/coffee, milk, and kitchen essentials
• Coordinating uniform orders for employees
• Placing orders for workshop and warehouse requirements
• Answering and directing incoming calls via reception
• Managing meeting room bookings and preparing rooms for visitors
• Welcoming visitors and interviewees, including arranging refreshments
• Organising catering/lunches for meetings
• Booking taxis and accommodation for visitors and employees
• Liaising with visitors and ensuring a professional front of house experience
• Maintaining office plants and general office upkeep
• Supporting internal events (e.g. Christmas raffle, staff activities)

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Acting as Health & Safety Lead / Appointed Person on site
• Ensuring all maintenance schedules are adhered to and records are up to date
• Managing Legionella checks including routine temperature monitoring
• Conducting monthly emergency lighting checks
• Reviewing and updating risk assessments as required
• Organising and leading Health & Safety meetings, including taking minutes
• Ordering and managing PPE supplies
• Maintaining accident and incident records
• Ensuring compliance with current health & safety legislation
• Delivering Health & Safety inductions for new and temporary staff

• Previous experience within an administrative role (essential)
• Experience or strong understanding of Health & Safety practices (essential)
• IOSH qualification desirable (training can be provided)
• First Aid / Fire Warden training desirable (training available)
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Confident communicator with a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Good attention to detail and record keeping skills