Job Description
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and fabrication business on the appointment of a Health & Safety Manager .
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to join a growing organisation operating across the engineering, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the company's safety culture, ensuring compliance across multiple sites, and driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance throughout the business.
As Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with operational teams, site management, and contractors to implement best practice, support ongoing compliance, and provide expert guidance on all aspects of Health & Safety management.
This opportunity may be of particular interest to those living in the Coleraine, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Limavady, Derry/L'Derry, Magherafelt, Cookstown or Antrim areas.
In your new role:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems across the business
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring activities across manufacturing and construction environments
- Support and monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained
- Develop and review risk assessments, method statements, and control measures to effectively manage workplace hazards
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice
- Prepare monthly HSE reports, performance dashboards, and safety communications for management teams
- Support internal audit programmes and coordinate preparations for external audits and ISO accreditation requirements
- Monitor HSE performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas
- Deliver Health & Safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes to employees and management teams
- Provide specialist guidance on areas including COSHH, fire safety, occupational health, machinery safety, and risk management
- Promote a proactive safety culture through effective engagement with employees, contractors, and stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed:
- 5+ years' experience within a senior Health & Safety role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or a related sector
- Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments
- Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification
- Train the Trainer certifications such as Manual Handling or Abrasive Wheels
- Previous experience supporting both manufacturing and construction operations
- Experience preparing organisations for external audits and accreditation processes
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis , our Health & Safety Specialist, today.
Skills:
Health and Safety SHEQ HSEQ NEBOSH Manufacturing Engineering Construction
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