Health & Safety Coordinator

The People Co; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing company in North West London is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to manage day-to-day safety across the factory site. The role includes driving ISO45001 compliance, delivering training, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in safety management within the food industry. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and an opportunity for significant impact on safety systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for learning and development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Knowledge of first aid, fire safety, food safety.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with ISO45001 standards.
• Oversee routine safety checks and equipment maintenance.
• Deliver in-house H&S training.
• Conduct site audits covering housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

ISO45001 compliance

First Aid certification

Food safety certifications

Job description

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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 Certificateor 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