HR Administrator

Job Title: HR & Safety Coordinator

Location: Bridgwater, UKSalary: £30,000 - £35,000Working Pattern: Primarily site-based with Friday working from home 37.5 hours per week (flexible start / finish times)

The HR & Safety Coordinator will play a key role in supporting both HR and Health & Safety functions within a dynamic, small business environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and Health & Safety regulations, while supporting day-to-day administration, ongoing projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

HR Administration

• Provide general HR administrative support, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records, and filing documentation
• Manage attendance tracking, annual leave, sickness absence reporting, and SSP administration
• Coordinate return-to-work meetings and absence reviews
• Support occupational health referrals and medical surveillance processes
• Maintain employee records and documentation in line with GDPR requirements
• Attend disciplinary, grievance, and formal meetings, taking accurate minutes
• Maintain the training matrix and coordinate internal and external training
• Support recruitment activities for both hourly and salaried roles
• Coordinate onboarding and induction, including Right to Work checks
• Assist with probation reviews and employee documentation
• Provide payroll with relevant employee updates and data
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and events
• Ensure confidentiality of all employee information

Health & Safety Support

• Log and track incidents, near misses, and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting
• Maintain PPE records and ensure inspection and replacement schedules are met
• Support the development and communication of Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Maintain documentation including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work
• Coordinate Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Support workplace inspections, DSE assessments, and audits
• Coordinate mandatory Health & Safety training and maintain records
• Support fire safety compliance and inspections
• Assist with internal and external audits (e.g., ISO/BRC compliance)
• Track corrective actions through to completion
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture

Ensure compliance with key UK legislation including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• RIDDOR
• COSHH
• PUWER & LOLER
• Manual Handling Regulations
• Fire Safety Regulations

Skills & Experience

• Experience in HR administration and Health & Safety coordination
• Understanding of UK employment law and H&S regulations
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Flexible, proactive approach suited to a small business environment

Qualifications (desirable):

• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH qualification
• CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on HR and Health & Safety role
• Exposure across multiple areas within a growing business
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Flexible working with Friday home working