Coca Cola HBC Recruiting for Safety Specialist

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is one of the world’s leading bottling partners of The Coca-Cola Company, producing and distributing a broad portfolio of beverages across multiple markets. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the London Stock Exchange and Athens Exchange, the company serves millions of consumers while maintaining high standards in quality, innovation, sustainability, and workplace safety.

Working at Coca-Cola HBC offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment. The company is committed to developing talent, embracing diversity, and providing continuous learning opportunities while ensuring every employee has an equal chance to succeed.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Locations: Abuja, Ikeja (Lagos), Asejire (Oyo), Benin (Edo), Port Harcourt (Rivers), Owerri (Imo), Challawa (Kano) and Maiduguri (Borno)

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist will report to the Plant Safety Manager and play a key role in maintaining a safe working environment across manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will provide shift-level safety supervision, identify workplace hazards, enforce compliance with health and safety procedures, investigate incidents, and ensure plant operations meet all applicable safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor factory floors, loading docks, and operational areas to ensure compliance with workplace and fleet safety standards.
• Inspect safety guards and protective fencing on hydraulic presses, balers, conveyors, and other high-risk equipment.
• Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, hard hats, and protective eyewear.
• Conduct regular audits of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure compliance.
• Stop any activity that violates approved safe work procedures.
• Maintain accurate accident, incident, and inspection records in line with the Nigeria Factories Act.
• Audit compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for specialised tasks.
• Deliver daily safety briefings to production and technical teams.
• Coordinate emergency response activities during fire outbreaks or chemical spill incidents.
• Inspect emergency equipment such as fire exits, eye-wash stations, and first-aid kits on a regular basis.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, and equipment failures to identify root causes.
• Monitor and support the timely resolution of identified workplace hazards.
• Contribute to reducing the plant’s Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) through proactive safety initiatives.
• Communicate safety requirements effectively to employees and contractors.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) is required, while HSE Level 3 or an equivalent recognised Health & Safety certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1–3 years’ experience in field safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience working around heavy machinery, automated production systems, high-voltage equipment, or forklift operations.
• Experience conducting routine workplace inspections using manual or digital safety checklists.
• Basic knowledge of issuing or reviewing permits for hot work, confined spaces, and working at height.
• Proven ability to identify, document, and escalate unsafe practices or equipment defects.
• Experience conducting safety investigations and root cause analysis with practical recommendations.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to enforce safety standards and positively influence employee behaviour.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Good computer literacy.

Application Closing Date

28th August, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Career Portal:

Application Closing Date: 28th August, 2026.