Health & Safety Advisor

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to enhance workplace safety within a construction and engineering setting. This role involves conducting inspections, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with safety legislation. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience. Strong communication skills and IT proficiency are essential for collaborating with stakeholders and managing health & safety initiatives effectively.

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 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.

Skills

Health & Safety Legislation

Communication

IT Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

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.

Key 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)

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