HSEQ Assistant/Coordinator

Job title: HSEQ Assistant / Coordinator

Location: Kendal

We are recruiting an HSEQ Assistant / Coordinator for a manufacturing site in Kentmere, Cumbria, within a 24-hour production environment. This role supports the site's Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management systems and contributes to safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The position involves working closely with the HSEQ Manager to maintain compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 through system development, routine testing, workplace inspections, and document control activities. The role also supports quality testing, calibration coordination, environmental monitoring, and internal audit readiness across a specialist filtration materials manufacturing operation that uses traditional and advanced automated textile processes.

What You Will Do?

• Support compliance activities relating to applicable legislation and ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 management standards.


• Conduct Goods-In and Finished Goods testing and release activities in line with site quality requirements.


• Manage equipment calibration schedules and maintain accurate records for test data and defect reporting.


• Perform workplace inspections, support training delivery, and assist with internal auditing programs.


• Support health and safety initiatives, including employee wellbeing, first aid arrangements, incident reporting, and investigations.


• Assist with environmental management processes, including waste handling and environmental performance monitoring.


• Contribute to continuous improvement through hazard reporting, investigation support, accurate data logging, and CAPA activity.


• Administer HSEQ and document control systems, including SharePoint sites and Power Automate flows where required.

Your Skills

• Strong foundational education, such as GCSEs in Math and English or equivalent.


• Formal health and safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.


• Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.


• High computer literacy, particularly across the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.


• Meticulous attention to detail for test records, defect reporting, and compliance documentation.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.


• Proven experience maintaining compliance in a manufacturing environment under ISO standards.


• Practical experience driving CAPAs, 8D problem-solving, and managing calibration programs.


• Strong understanding of UK health and safety and environmental legislation.


• Administration experience with HSEQ systems, SharePoint, or Vision Inspection systems is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.


• Company pension scheme.


• 25 days of flexible holiday, plus bank holidays.


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


• Supportive team environment working with advanced manufacturing equipment and technologies.

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