Health and Safety Officer at Erisco Foods Limited

Erisco Foods Limited is an indigenous food product manufacturer, incorporated in Nigeria in 2004 and started operations in 2009, manufacturing Tomato Paste, Seasoning, Rice, Milk cubes and more. We are firmly committed to producing high-quality products that combine nourishment with value pricing, as they strive to become one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous foodmanufacturers on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing safety policies, training employees on safety protocols, investigating incidents, monitoring compliance, and maintaining accurate safety records. This role plays a key part in fostering a strong safety culture across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and review workplace health and safety policies.
• Provide safety training and awareness programs for employees.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to health and safety activities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a health and safety role.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Occupational Health Specialist (COHS), OSHA, or NEBOSH are required.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive work environment that values employee well-being and safety.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng using "Health and Safety Officer - Lagos" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.