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Join Our Client as a Health & Safety Co-ordinator – Based in Swindon, Supporting a Premium, Design-Focused Retailer Location: Swindon Office with UK multi-site travel Salary: Competitive excellent benefits package Contract: Full-time, Permanent Do you have a genuine passion for health & safety and enjoy being visible, hands-on and close to day-to-day operations? Our client is a premium, design-focused retailer known for exceptional quality, craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail. Based from the Swindon Office, this role supports the Facilities & Maintenance Manager and plays a key part in developing, implementing and monitoring health & safety practices across the business. You will be working across many varied sites, including warehouse, manufacturing and retail store environments, ensuring health & safety standards are practical, understood and consistently applied. Why Should You Join Our Client? Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package Generous holiday allowance, increasing with long service Life assurance and company sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Perkbox wellbeing hub and retail discounts Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme Your birthday off, plus additional paid leave for key life events Two paid volunteer days each year Generous staff discounts on premium products Ongoing training workshops and development opportunities A supportive, values-driven culture focused on doing the right thing, together Your Role As Health & Safety Co-ordinator, you will: * Support the development, implementation and monitoring of health & safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work * Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, codes of practice and company standards * Promote a positive, proactive health & safety culture across the organisation * Carry out and support risk assessments, hazard identification and control measures * Maintain risk registers and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked * Conduct workplace inspections, audits and safety observations * Record, investigate and report accidents, incidents and near misses * Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions * Maintain accurate incident, injury and compliance records * Coordinate health & safety inductions for new starters and contractors * Assist in organising training, toolbox talks and health & safety awareness initiatives * Communicate safety updates, alerts and best practice clearly to staff * Prepare reports on safety performance, trends and compliance * Support internal and external audits and inspections * Work across many varied sites including warehouse, manufacturing and retail stores Who Are We Looking For? * Previous experience in a Health & Safety Co-ordinator or H&S support role * Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice * NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent desirable * Experience within warehouse, manufacturing or retail environments highly desirable * Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail * Confident communicator, able to engage with colleagues at all levels * Practical, proactive and solutions-focused mindset * Genuine interest and passion for health & safety * Full UK driving licence required Ready to Take the Next Step? This is an excellent opportunity to join a premium, design-focused retailer, based from Swindon, where you’ll play a visible and valued role in supporting safe, compliant and well-run working environments nationwide. To apply or for a confidential discussion, click apply now or contact Francine at 4Front Recruitment on (phone number removed)