Health & Safety Manager

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.