Health & Safety Advisor

Solina; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Solina in Mitcham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Health & Safety professional to safeguard site operations and drive safety improvements in a manufacturing environment.

You will lead risk assessments, implement COSHH and safe systems of work, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, and coach managers to raise safety performance across the site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on H&S experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Solid knowledge of UK H&S legislation and turning requirements into site controls.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing risks, including machinery and manual handling.
• Experience with risk assessments, COSHH, SOPs and safe systems of work.
• Experience in incident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong reporting and MS Office skills with the ability to present recommendations.
• Ability to deliver inductions and toolbox talks and coach managers across site.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety improvements by applying practical solutions and preventing incidents.
• Own the site H&S agenda, act on risk, and follow actions through to completion.
• Deliver inductions, training sessions and toolbox talks to staff and managers.
• Coach managers and colleagues to enhance safety performance across the site.
• Maintain accurate safety records, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and SOPs.
• Produce clear safety reports and communicate recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Safety awareness

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Data reporting

Training delivery

Coaching managers

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital H&S systems

Job description

Primary Location :

MITCHAM, United Kingdom

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you’re ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!

Who are we looking for?

P - Push the Boundaries

Look for practical ways to improve safety standards, simplify systems and move the site from reactive action to prevention

A - Act and Make It Happen
Take ownership of the site H&S agenda, act promptly on risk, intervene when needed and follow actions through to completion.

C - Create Through Curiosity
Understand how work is really done, ask the right questions, use evidence and investigate root causes before recommending solution.

E - Excel Together

Build trust across the site, involve colleagues in solutions and help managers develop the confidence and capability to lead safety well.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll have:

• Practical H&S experience in a manufacturing, food production, FMCG or similarly operational environment.
• Sound working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and the ability to turn legal requirements into practical site controls.
• A practical understanding of common manufacturing risks, including machinery, workplace transport, chemical safety, manual handling and working at height.
• Hands-on experience of completing and reviewing risk assessments, COSHH assessments, SOPs and safe systems of work.
• Experience of incident and near-miss investigation, root-cause analysis and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to maintain accurate systems, interpret H&S data and present clear recommendations.
• Confidence in delivering inductions, training and toolbox talks and in coaching managers and colleagues at all levels.
• A visible, proactive and organised approach, with the courage to challenge unsafe practice and take accountability for follow-through.
• Good written communication, attention to detail and competence with Microsoft Office and digital H&S systems.

It would be great if you also have:

• Ability to speak Tamil is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, or a commitment to work towards it with company support.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Membership of IOSH.
• Experience of contractor safety, internal audits and emergency preparedness.
• Experience of environmental or sustainability improvement activity.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

_ We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment _