HR/ People & Safety Coordinator
Job Role:HR Advisor
Town/City:Orpington
Salary/Rate:£35k Per Annum
Sector:Accounts/ HR
Job ref:328
Post Date:01.09.26
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
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Prestige Independent Car Dealership
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Based in Orpington, Kent
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£35k Per Annum
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Hours Monday to Friday 8AM - 5.30PM
Monday Matters Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious automotive dealership. Are you an organised HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives on keeping things running smoothly, and has a passion for people and workplace safety?
We're looking for a People & Safety Coordinator to join a respected prestige automotive dealership in Orpington. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of the business, supporting both the employee journey and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and compliance across the site. No two days will be the same. From coordinating recruitment and onboarding to supporting health and safety compliance, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, compliant and positive workplace.
The Role:
Reporting into the Business Support function, you'll be responsible for supporting all aspects of HR administration, recruitment coordination and health & safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Human Resources
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Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.
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Prepare contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence.
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Coordinate inductions and ensure all new starter documentation is completed.
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Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
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Manage sickness, absence and return-to-work documentation.
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Coordinate driver licence checks.
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Organise company uniforms and IT equipment for starters and leavers.
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Liaise with IT providers to coordinate user setup and removal.
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Support employee relations administration.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
Recruitment
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Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
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Write and advertise vacancies across recruitment platforms.
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Screen applications and shortlist candidates.
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Arrange interviews with hiring managers.
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Maintain candidate communications and recruitment records.
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Support workforce planning and onboarding of successful candidates.
Health & Safety
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Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
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Coordinate mandatory training and maintain training records.
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Monitor statutory inspections and compliance across workshop and bodyshop facilities.
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Coordinate contractor visits and compliance documentation.
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Maintain accident, incident and near-miss records.
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Support investigations and monitor corrective actions.
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Organise monthly Health & Safety meetings.
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Liaise with external Health & Safety consultants.
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Assist with audits, risk assessments and policy reviews.
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Monitor maintenance schedules and statutory servicing requirements.
About You:
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Experienced within HR administration or HR coordination.
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Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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Professional, approachable and confident communicating across all levels.
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Able to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
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Knowledgeable in employment legislation and HR best practice.
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Previous Health & Safety administration or compliance experience would be highly advantageous.
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Experience within the automotive sector is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer:
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Join a highly respected prestige automotive dealership.
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Varied role combining HR, recruitment and Health & Safety.
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Supportive and professional working environment.
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Opportunity to make a real impact within the business.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Full-time, permanent position based in Orpington.
Full vacancy details for this People & Safety Coordinator role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment.
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