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On-site in Leeds·Added 2 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)
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Our summary
- Salary
- £45,308 - £47,975 a year
About £3,010 - £3,170 a month after tax.
- Closing date
- Apply by Thursday 3 December
- Holiday
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Up to 12% employer pension




Requirements
Nice to have
- Experience working with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience within utilities, engineering, energy, manufacturing or another regulated environment.
- Internal Auditing experience.
Education & certifications
We're looking for someone who is passionate about health and safety, thrives in a structured environment, and has the confidence to challenge when standards fall short.
You'll have:
- Minimum ONC/NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering or Health & Safety.
- Proven experience in workplace Health & Safety compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and experience working with compliance systems, processes and documentation.
- Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence using a variety of IT systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
- The resilience and confidence to challenge behaviours and drive positive change.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Starting salary of £45,308 - £47,975 pa depending on skills and experience + Company car
- Paid overtime, annual bonus opportunity (2026 target: 4%)
- 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
- Contributory pension scheme: Employee contributions up to 6%, Company contributions up to 12% (maximum combined contribution of 18%)
- Access to a wide range of additional benefits and wellbeing support through the National Grid benefits package, click link to review more - Benefits | National Grid Careers
The role
Join one of the UK's most critical infrastructure organisations and help create safe, compliant working environments across our electricity transmission network.
As National Grid continues to invest in the future of energy, we're looking for Health & Safety Coordinators to support our operational teams and ensure our substations remain safe, compliant, and ready to support the communities and businesses that rely on us every day. This is an opportunity to build your expertise in a dynamic and innovative industry, with excellent training, development opportunities and flexible working.
What you'll do
As a Health & Safety Coordinator, you'll manage a portfolio of electricity transmission substations, working closely with operational teams, engineers, managers and maintenance fitters to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance are maintained.
You'll play a key role in supporting the safe operation of our sites by:
- Taking ownership of statutory documentation across your substation portfolio, including Emergency Files, Fire Risk Assessments, Environmental Files and Plans, Asbestos records and Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs).
- Monitoring and coordinating compliance actions, ensuring risks are managed and actions are completed within agreed timescales.
- Carrying out site inspections and supporting teams through internal and external ISO audits.
- Supporting compliance initiatives and working groups covering areas such as Working at Height, PUWER, LOLER and PPE.
- Promoting a positive safety culture through health, wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives.
- Building effective working relationships with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
- Providing guidance and support to operational teams to ensure safety remains at the heart of everything we do.
How you'll work
A company car is provided to support regular travel across your portfolio of sites within your designated area, with occasional overnight stays as required.
Locations
We're recruiting for five Health & Safety Coordinators, with one vacancy available in each of the following locations:
- Greater Manchester
- Leeds
- Newcastle
- Middlesbrough
- Scunthorpe
Why National Grid?
At National Grid, safety isn't just a requirement, it's a core value. You'll be joining a supportive team where your expertise will directly contribute to the safe operation of critical national infrastructure, while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities and the chance to build a rewarding long-term career.
Ready to make safety your impact?
If you're passionate about creating safe, compliant workplaces and want to play a key role in supporting one of the UK's most important infrastructure networks, we'd love to hear from you.
Interviews will be early December
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Hiring process
1 interview
- National Grid aims to respond within a few days after interviews.
- Applicants are considered for other roles if there's a potential match elsewhere in the business.
Location
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