Health and Safety Officer

RYOBI; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Carrickfergus is looking for an HSE Officer to assist with health, safety, and environmental processes. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and over a year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting audits and leading risk assessments. The company offers competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 1+ year previous experience as a HSE Officer.
• Confidentiality and discretion required.
• Must have excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and implementation of HSE activities.
• Support preparation and execution of HSE audits.
• Lead in the risk assessment program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

3rd level safety qualification or working towards

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Company: Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

Role

Support the HSE Manager. Assist with the design, implementation and continuous improvement of all health, safety and environmental activities and processes. Assist with preparation and execution of HSE certification audits. Provide HSE support to the business. Act as lead(s) in the risk assessment program.

Please see attached job description for the duties of the role

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, implementation and continuous improvement of all health, safety and environmental activities and processes.
• Assist with preparation and execution of HSE certification audits.
• Provide HSE support to the business.
• Act as lead(s) in the risk assessment program.

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• 1+ year previous experience as a HSE Officer.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office.
• Analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Planning, organising and time management abilities.
• Determined, results focused, with ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate, 3rd level safety qualification or working towards, e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or a degree.
• Recognised environmental qualification.

Shortlisting & Interviews

• Shortlisting - 1 October 2025
• Interviews - Week commencing 6 October 2025

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive shift premium for all shift roles
• Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
• A health cash plan
• Discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free car parking
• Learning and Development opportunities and support
• Ride to work scheme
• Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.

This is a fixed term contract.