Health and Safety Advisor - 45k

VanRath; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Construction Company in Newry seeks an experienced Health & Safety Advisor. The ideal candidate will oversee compliance with safety legislation, perform routine inspections, and conduct risk assessments. This role offers a stable and supportive environment with long-term career prospects and a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000, along with progression opportunities and fantastic benefits.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Fantastic benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated health and safety role.
• Construction background preferred but not essential.
• Strong background in conducting and documenting risk assessments and incident reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with workplace safety legislation and internal protocols.
• Perform routine inspections across various departments and document findings.
• Manage investigations into on-site incidents and recommend appropriate follow-up actions.

Skills

Risk assessments

Compliance with safety legislation

Incident reporting

Staff safety training

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

VANRATH is proud to be partnering with a well-established Construction Company in the search for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong commitment to workplace safety and employee well being.

The role is based in Newry and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule. This company offers a stable, supportive environment with long-term career prospects.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 + Van & Progression Opportunities & Fantastic Benefits

Core Duties

• Oversee the organisation's compliance with workplace safety legislation and internal protocols
• Working on-site - spotting risks etc
• Perform routine inspections across various departments and document findings
• Risk assessments
• Recognise safety concerns and implement practical solutions to mitigate risk
• Manage investigations into on-site incidents and recommend appropriate follow-up actions
• Coordinate staff safety training, toolbox talks, and onboarding safety briefings

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent safety qualification)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated health and safety role
• Construction background highly preferred but not essential
• Strong background in conducting and documenting risk assessments and incident reports