Health and Safety Coordinator

Antal International Network; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Greater London seeks a Health & Safety Coordinator to oversee site-wide safety standards. This hands-on role requires proven experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically food production, and a NEBOSH General Certificate. Key responsibilities include compliance management, conducting audits, delivering training, and driving a safety culture. This role offers ownership and influence in a growing business with opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Health & Safety within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
• Confident and able to challenge unsafe behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Health & Safety within the manufacturing site.
• Maintain ISO 45001 compliance and documentation.
• Conduct regular audits across safety compliance.
• Deliver H&S training to staff.
• Manage contractors and safety processes.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Food manufacturing experience

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Health & Safety Coordinator – Food Manufacturing

West London | £38,000 – £42,000 + benefits

Full-time | On-site | Food Manufacturing Environment

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator with proven food manufacturing experience to take ownership of site-wide H&S standards within a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands‑on, factory‑based role and is not suitable for candidates without manufacturing or food production experience. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, maintaining audit readiness and embedding a strong food safety and health & safety culture across the site.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has current or recent experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment
• Is comfortable being visible on the factory floor
• Has practical experience managing H&S systems, audits and day‑to‑day compliance
• Enjoys a varied role covering training, inspections, investigations and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day coordination of Health & Safety within a food manufacturing site
• Maintain and support ISO 45001 compliance and associated documentation
• Ensure all statutory inspections, servicing and safety checks are completed, including:
  • FLT & pallet trucks
  • Compactors & balers
  • Ovens, lifts/hoists & LEV
  • Fire suppression systems, alarms & CCTV
  • Boilers, refrigeration & chilling systems
• Deliver H&S training including:
  • Site inductions
  • COSHH
  • PPE
  • E‑learning modules
• Oversee Legionella management (checks, flushing, sampling and records)
• Support and review risk assessments and control measures
• Conduct regular audits across:
  • Housekeeping
  • Waste management
  • General site and food safety compliance
• Support accident and incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting
• Manage contractors and permit‑to‑work processes, including hot works
• Keep up to date with HSE legislation, food safety requirements and best practice

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
• Proven H&S experience within food manufacturing or FMCG – essential
• Experience working in a regulated, audit‑driven manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of factory‑based risk assessments and controls
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge unsafe behaviours
• Able to prioritise workload and manage within a defined budget

Desirable (but not essential)

• First Aid, Fire Marshal, IPAF and Food Safety certifications
• Experience supporting external audits and inspections

Why Join?

This is a key role within a growing food manufacturing business where you will have real ownership and influence over health, safety and compliance standards. You’ll work closely with operational teams, have autonomy in your role and be trusted to drive continuous improvement across the site.