Food Factory Health & Safety Lead; ISO

Health & Safety Supervisor / Coordinator

Reports To: Business Development Manager

Location: North West London

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience).

To lead and coordinate day‑to‑day Health & Safety management across the factory, ensuring compliance, safe working practices, and a proactive safety culture within a fast‑paced food production environment.

• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 45001 standards.
• Keep up to date with all relevant HSE legislation and industry developments.
• Assist in the creation, review, and implementation of risk assessments and control measures.

Ensure all scheduled maintenance and statutory safety checks are completed, including but not limited to:

• FLTs & pallet trucks
• Compactors & bailers
• Ovens, lifts, hoists
• IPAF scissor lift
• LEV systems
• Suppression systems
• Air conditioning
• Security systems & CCTV
• Emergency lighting
• P1 fire alarm system & bell testing
• Machine safety
• Boilers
• Refrigeration & chilling equipment

• Deliver on‑site Health & Safety training (e‑learning, inductions, COSHH, PPE).
• Support ongoing employee competency and refresher training.

• Oversee domestic water checks, flushing schedules, and sampling in line with the Legionella Management System.

• Conduct regular audits covering housekeeping, compliance, safety controls, and waste management.
• Identify hazards, recommend improvements, and follow up on corrective actions.

• Lead or support accident and incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting where required.
• Manage contractor activities, including issuing and monitoring Permit to Work (e.g., Hot Work Permits).

• Complete relevant documentation including maintenance forms, service reports, and visitor records.
• Provide general support to Business Development and operational teams as required.

Essential

• A baseline Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in a similar Health & Safety role (food manufacturing preferred but not essential).

Desirable

• NEBOSH Certificate.
• Additional training certifications such as First Aid, Fire Marshal, IPAF, or Food Safety.
• Experience delivering training to operational teams.

• Monday to Friday,
  8am–5pm (flexibility required for training or emergencies).
• Factory environment producing bread rolls only.

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience).
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Supportive, close‑knit, family‑run environment.