Overview

HR & Health and Safety Coordinator

Ferndown, Dorset
Full-time | Permanent
£DOE per annum (DOE)
Monday–Friday | Office-based | Early Friday 1.30 PM finish + Flexitime scheme

The Company

Our client is a well established company based in Ferndown, Dorset. Operating for over 30 years, this business has a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and employee wellbeing, the company fosters a collaborative, supportive working culture.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced and detail-driven HR & Health and Safety Coordinator to join the team. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting both HR and Health & Safety functions. You’ll work closely with the HR Manager to ensure policies, records, and procedures are effectively managed and that the business remains compliant and people focused.

Key Duties Will Include:

HR Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
  • Support recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and inductions
  • Assist with employee relations processes (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, absence)
  • Track sickness, holiday, and overtime records
  • Coordinate training and update training records/matrices
  • Support internal communications and staff engagement activities

Health & Safety Responsibilities

  • Maintain H&S documentation including risk assessments, audits, and incident logs
  • Coordinate safety training and toolbox talks
  • Liaise with internal managers and external H&S consultants
  • Ensure H&S policies and records are up to date and compliant

About You

  • Previous experience in a combined HR and/or H&S administration role
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Comfortable handling sensitive information with confidentiality
  • Detail-oriented and confident using databases/systems
  • CIPD Level 3 and/or IOSH (desirable, not essential)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Flexitime scheme
  • Free parking
  • Career development support
  • Friendly, inclusive team environment

If you’re a proactive, organised individual with a passion for both people and safety, this is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive business where your contribution truly matters.

Your contact for this role
Suzanne Hayter
01202 424824
Suzanne has been working in commercial recruitment in the Dorset area for almost 12 years. She is very passionate about her work and dedicated about going the extra mile to place the right candidate with the right company.

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