Safety Specialist – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Full Time

📍 Location: Jeddah – Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

🗂 Job Category:

  • Manufacturing & Production

  • Operations & Supply Chain

  • Health & Safety

  • Engineering & Technical


🧾 Job Overview

Nabil Foods – a leading company in the Food & Beverage sector – is seeking a Safety Specialist to ensure a safe, compliant, and productive work environment across its industrial operations in Jeddah. This role is essential in safeguarding employees, protecting assets, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting operational efficiency.

The Safety Specialist will lead health and safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, develop emergency response plans, and deliver training to foster a culture of safety excellence. This position offers exposure to industrial safety management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk mitigation in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Professionals in this role have access to career growth opportunities, including advancement to Safety Officer, Health & Safety Manager, or Operational Risk Manager positions. The company supports training, certifications (NEBOSH, OSHA), and professional development to enhance skills and ensure up-to-date safety expertise.


🛠 Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor health and safety policies across the facility.

  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure preventive measures are applied.

  • Ensure full employee compliance with safety rules, regulations, and best practices.

  • Develop, implement, and regularly test emergency and evacuation plans.

  • Deliver safety awareness training and workshops to employees.

  • Investigate incidents and near misses, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with management and operational teams to promote a culture of safety excellence.


🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.

  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a safety role, preferably in manufacturing or operational environments.

  • Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.

  • Relevant safety certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent.

  • Proficient in English (spoken and written).

  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and communication skills.


💼 Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Average Market Salary (Estimated): SAR 90,000 – 120,000 per year
(Based on Safety Specialist roles in manufacturing/industrial sectors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with 1–3 years of experience)

Compensation: Annual salary
Benefits: Health insurance, training programs, safety certification support, professional development, and performance incentives.
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to Safety Officer, Health & Safety Manager, or Operational Risk Managerpositions. Continuous support for certifications, workshops, and skill development in occupational safety and compliance.


📝 Application Process

🔗 Official Application Link: Apply only through the company website (if available)
📧 HR Email for Application:
📩 Send your updated CV with the subject line “Safety Specialist” directly to the above email


Referred by: Rashid Naseem – Recrenza