Health & Safety Manager We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team and lead compliance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.
This role is a newly created role, vital for ensuring a safe work environment and maintaining strict health and safety standards.
In an exciting period of growth, this could be a great opportunity for a driven Health & Safety Manager.
If you're passionate about driving a strong safety culture and experienced in influencing positive behavioural change, we'd love to hear from you.
With this being a new role for our client, you will have full autonomy to implement procedures and build a team that report to you.
What's in it for you?
Salary of €60,000+ Private Health plan Pension Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the Health & Safety budget, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Lead the site's Health & Safety program, focusing on risk reduction and safe systems of work.
Maintain and regularly update risk assessments, safe systems, and Health & Safety policies.
Conduct specialised risk assessments, including Manual Handling, CoSHH, and DSE.
Ensure timely RIDDOR incident reporting and manage any follow-up with HSA.
Partner with the leadership team to support Health & Safety accountability and implement improvement plans.
Perform business risk analysis, provide recommendations, and lead monthly Health & Safety review meetings.
Facilitate on-site contractor safety, monitor emergency procedures, and maintain fire safety protocols.
Drive health and safety initiatives in line with annual plans and injury reduction goals.
Conduct audits and inspections, ensuring all PPE and safety equipment meet standards.
Act as the main point of contact for external safety authorities and support cultural safety initiatives.
Oversee incident investigations to establish root causes and enforce preventive actions.
Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Minimum 3 years' experience in Health & Safety Management within a manufacturing setting.
NEBOSH or equivalent certification.
In-depth knowledge of NI and ROI Health & Safety legislation.
Strong communication, coaching, and time management skills.
Proven experience leading Health & Safety initiatives in a multi-site organisation.
Desirable: Experience in FMCG or Environmental Management.
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
If you're proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to a "safety-first" approach, apply now!
For more details, please contact us to discuss this opportunity.
Skills: Health Safety Quality Environmental FMCG Compliance NEBOSH Benefits: Package