Health & Safety Advisor

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to establish and manage health and safety policies. This role involves conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, leading training sessions, and promoting workplace safety. Ideal candidates are those with relevant qualifications and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Experience with ISO standards and auditing.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review safe systems of work, conducting risk assessments.
• Lead health and safety training sessions and audits.
• Monitor Health and Safety performance, analysing data.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Relevant Health and Safety qualifications

IOSH Membership

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an engineering firm on the appointment of a Health & Safety Advisor.

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for creating, enforcing, and managing health and safety policies to protect all team members. Collaborating with different departments, you will evaluate risks, carry out safety audits, and lead initiatives to improve workplace safety throughout the organisation.

In your new role:

• Develop and review safe systems of work, identifying hazards and delivering training
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective risk controls
• Carry out regular workplace and equipment inspections, reporting on safety improvements
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Record and analyse incidents, producing reports and statistics for management
• Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Lead health and safety training sessions for managers and team members
• Promote a strong safety culture through team engagement and consultation
• Assist with internal and external safety audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Monitor Health and Safety performance, analysing key data to drive continuous improvement

What you will need to succeed:

• 3+ years' experience within a similar Health & Safety role
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications
• Experience with ISO standards and auditing
• Good communication skills
• IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
• Full driving license

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Experience within the Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction industries
• IOSH Membership
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Train the Trainer certifications

This opportunity may be of particular interest to those living in the Ballymena, Ballymoney, Maghera, Magherafelt, Coleraine, Limavady or Dungiven areas.

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 and Safety Specialist today.