Health & Safety Coordinator

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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.