Health & Safety Coordinator

The People Co. / Assure Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator for their North West London site. The role involves ensuring compliance, conducting training, and implementing safety measures to enhance workplace safety and culture. Ideal candidates have a NEBOSH Certificate and a proactive approach to health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stability within a growing business

Supportive environment for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of first aid, fire safety, and food safety.
• Ability to manage tasks within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with ISO45001 standards and oversee routine safety checks.
• Deliver in-house health and safety training and support risk assessments.
• Conduct site audits and manage the permit to work scheme.

Skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Coordinator – Food Manufacturing Onsite – NW London | £40,000 per annum Full-Time | Factory-based | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about health and safety and ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic food manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to take ownership of day-to-day health and safety management across our busy factory site in North West London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced operation with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and support compliance with ISO45001 standards.
• Oversee routine safety checks, maintenance, and coordination of site equipment (FLT, ovens, scissor lifts, refrigeration, LEVs, boilers, etc.).
• Deliver in-house H&S training (e-learning, COSHH, PPE, induction, etc.).
• Manage and maintain the Legionella control program (flushing, checks, sampling).
• Support with risk assessments, accident investigations, and RIDDOR reporting.
• Conduct site audits covering housekeeping, waste control, and safety compliance.
• Manage the permit to work scheme for contractors, including Hot Work permits.
• Contribute to wider administrative and business development tasks as required.
• Monitor and implement changes in HSE legislation and best practices.

What they are looking For

• A current NEBOSH Certificate or working towards attaining one.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of first aid, fire safety, food safety, and IPAF – current certifications desirable.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise tasks within budget constraints.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to driving safety culture.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Stability within a growing business
• Opportunity to influence real change in health and safety systems
• Supportive environment with scope for learning and development

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To apply, please email in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV including salary details, quoting the above reference, and for the attention of Lesa Lynch at [e-mail].

Due to high response volume, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you do not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.