Security and Safety Specialist
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Espoo
- Hybrid
Oriola is a health and wellbeing company operating in the Nordic countries. We are driven by our purpose, Health for life and we have set ambitious sustainability targets to support wellbeing of people, society, and planet. To ensure this, our business keeps evolving. We are growing and developing within health and wellbeing and developing our services. Our significant role in society gives a great purpose for working with us. In return, we expect you to aim as high as we do. You will need to be customer oriented and proactive. Together we work towards an even healthier future.
About the position
In this role, you will support daily security and safety operations and contribute to the continuous improvement of safety and security practices across the organisation. You will plan, coordinate, and execute safety and security trainings, drills, and exercises (including fire, evacuation, first aid, and security-related scenarios), as well as maintain and further develop related training content in Oriola’s e-learning platform.
You will also participate in internal and external audits and support audit readiness within the areas of Security and Safety.
Oriola is currently building a new logistics centre in Järvenpää, and this role is established to support the additional resource needs created by the project at the current site, while also contributing to the development and future operations of the new logistics centre. The position reports to the Security Manager Finland and includes extensive collaboration with different functions across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
Primary responsibilities
- Coordination and implementation of safety, fire safety and site security practices
- Supporting development of physical security measures, including access control, CCTV and intrusion alarm systems according to group Security requirements.
- Participating in risk assessments and supporting implementation of mitigation measures
- Execute and support the planning of safety and security trainings, drills, and exercises (including fire, evacuation, first aid, and security-related scenarios), as well as maintain and support the development of related training content in Oriola’s e-learning platform.
- Supporting compliance with legal requirements, internal policies and Oriola-specific safety and security standards.
- Ensure compliance to internal corporate standards.
- Monitoring completion of mandatory group common trainings and supporting corrective actions
- Handling safety and security observations and coordinating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Participating in internal and external audits and support audit readiness within the area Security, Safety and Fire Safety.
- Relevant education in safety, security or a related field is beneficial
Skills & Requirements
Personal and experience Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years Experience in security and safety.
- Experience in performing trainings, drills and personnel instructions.
- Experience from taking part in risk assessments and business continuity planning.
- Experience in construction, industrial, logistics, or infrastructure projects is considered an advantage, together with knowledge of technical, building-related, and fire protection regulations and standards, and the ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
- Experience in audits or quality-related processes is considered an advantage.
- Good knowledge in Finnish occupational safety and fire safety legislation.
- Understanding of physical security systems and processes (e.g. access control, CCTV, intrusion alarms).
- Knowledge of hazardous goods and flammable goods is considered an advantage.
- Good working proficiency in Finnish and English (written and spoken) is required. Swedish is considered an advantage.
- Previous experience in the health industry is considered an advantage.
Other Requirements
- Structured and organized.
- Safety and security-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication, collaboration and training skills.
- Administrative skills (proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with AI tools).
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Structured way of working and strong documentation skills.
- Proactive, self-driven and solution-oriented approach.
- Technically curious and solution-oriented.
We offer you:
- Meaningful work in purpose driven organisation, Health for life.
- Great team spirit and fun colleagues from Sweden and Finland.
- A front-row opportunity to follow and contribute to the construction of a new logistics centre with high ambitious for sustainability.
- Competitive employee benefits, including occupational health care, extended health insurance, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Organisation which gives independency and responsibility to develop Organisation with Scandinavian view.
Terms of Employment:
- This is a temporary full-time position during September 2026 until end of the 2028
- This position is based primarily in Espoo, Finland and also in Järvenpää
- The Employment is within the Oriola Group – below you can read about our great company
- The selected person will undergo a drug test and a standard security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act, which is a prerequisite for the establishment of an employment relationship.
Application: If you feel this is your next career step, please send your application, CV and salary expectation in English no later than 2nd of August 2026. We will start recruitment interviews with the applicable candidates already during the application period. We hope to hear from you soon!
Contact:
For further information, please contact Vesa Sell, Security Manager Finland, p. +358 50 5844821
You will reach me during the following times:
Available on 6 and 7 June between 13:00-15:00
About the company
Oriola is a Finnish listed company with a solid expertise within the pharmaceutical sector. We have more than one hundred years of experience in medicine distribution in Sweden and over 70 years in Finland, and we unite all actors in the field from pharmaceutical companies to consumers in a unique way. With the help of our professional and committed employees, we promote the wellbeing of people and animals. We ensure that medicines as well as health and wellbeing products are delivered in a safe and customer-friendly manner to pharmacies, veterinarians, retailers, or our dose dispensing customers. Our expert services support pharmaceutical companies throughout the entire lifespan of a product. With us, you will have access to a wealth of expertise and inspiring opportunities in all our businesses.
Our purpose is ‘Health for life’. With us, you will join an open and collaborative culture. We support and care for each other and our customers. To thrive with us, you will need to be open, proactive and responsible – and we will help you to develop your strengths and progress along your professional journey. At Oriola, we cherish openness, taking initiative and responsibility, and working together.
Do you want to work towards an even healthier future? Join us!
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TAt Oriola, we treasure health and wellbeing. Our expertise covers the entire lifespan of a product, and we deliver medicines and other health and wellbeing products daily to more than 2,200 pharmacies and other B2B customers.
TApproximately half of the pharmaceuticals used in Finland and Sweden pass through Oriola.
TOur dose dispensing expertise supports medicine safety and people's daily life. Dose dispensing also helps society to reduce healthcare costs.
TWe are driven by our purpose, Health for life. Oriola offers the widest range of health and wellbeing services in Finland and in Sweden.
TPå Oriola värdesätter vi hälsa och välbefinnande. Vi levererar läkemedel och andra produkter för hälsa- och välbefinnande till mer än 2 200 apotek och företagskunder. Vår expertis täcker hela läkemedlets livscykel.
TCirka hälften av läkemedlen som används i Finland och Sverige kommer via Oriola.
TVår dosdispenseringstjänst ger en säker läkemedelsanvändning och hjälper människor i vardagen. Dosdispensering minskar också sjukvårdskostnaderna i samhället.
TVi drivs av vårt syfte, Health for life. Oriola erbjuder det bredaste utbudet av hälso- och välbefinnandetjänster i Sverige och Finland.
TOriolassa vaalimme terveyttä ja hyvinvointia. Asiantuntijuutemme kattaa koko lääkkeen elinkaaren. Toimitamme päivittäin lääkkeitä ja terveys- ja hyvinvointituotteita yli 2 200 apteekkiin ja yritysasiakkaillemme.
TNoin puolet Suomessa ja Ruotsissa käytetyistä lääkkeistä kulkee Oriolan kautta.
TAsiantuntijuutemme lääkkeiden koneellisessa annosjakelussa tukee lääkitysturvallisuutta ja ihmisten arkipäivän elämää. Annosjakelupalvelu auttaa myös yhteiskuntaa terveydenhoidon kustannusten vähentämisessä
TOriolan olemassaolon tarkoitus, Health for life, inspiroi meitä. Tarjoamme alan kattavimmat terveyttä ja hyvinvointia tukevat palvelut Suomessa ja Ruotsissa.
Vesa Sell | Contact Person
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