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Health & Safety Advisor

VanRath

Newtownabbey

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor in Newtownabbey to conduct inspections, develop training, and ensure compliance with health & safety legislation. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH certification and have at least 3 years of experience in a construction or engineering setting. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to worker safety and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
  • Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct workplace health & safety inspections and audits.
  • Develop, deliver, and review H&S training aligned with legislative updates.
  • Support risk assessments across various domains.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge
Stakeholder engagement
Training development
IT proficiency

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Level 3)
Job description
Overview

Are you a Health & Safety professional with experience in a construction or engineering environment? Our public sector client is seeking a highly motivated Health & Safety Advisor to support their Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that has real impact on the safety and wellbeing of workers and the wider community.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct workplace health & safety inspections and audits
  • Develop, deliver, and review H&S training aligned with legislative updates
  • Support risk assessments across various domains including COSHH, DSE, noise, manual handling, and more
  • Monitor and report on compliance using performance indicators and internal systems
  • Investigate incidents, compile reports, and recommend preventative measures
  • Represent the H&S function in meetings and liaise with trade unions
  • Provide day-to-day health & safety advice to staff and management
About You
  • NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Level 3) essential
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing setting
  • Strong working knowledge of current health & safety legislation
  • Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • IT proficient (intermediate level)
Application

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence

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