Health & Safety Advisor - Dungannon

VanRath; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for their client in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a culture of well-being. Candidates must have a NEBOSH General Certificate, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £45,000 along with development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong demonstrable knowledge of H&S practices.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on health & safety matters.
• Carry out risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Lead internal audits and support compliance audits.
• Develop and implement health & safety policies.
• Deliver internal training sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of health & safety practices

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in working hours

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Relevant training qualification

Degree in a related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to join their team and play a vital role in protecting and supporting their people.

Monday - Friday - Dungannon - Permanent

Salary up to £45,000 + Development Opps

Your Role

As a Health & Safety Officer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring health and safety policies not only comply with legal requirements but also foster a culture of well-being across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice and support to managers, supervisors, and staff on all health & safety matters.
• Carrying out risk assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Leading internal audits and supporting external compliance audits.
• Developing and implementing health & safety policies in line with current legislation.
• Delivering internal training sessions and coordinating external training providers.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate H&S records and documentation.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, detail-oriented professional with a proactive approach and a passion for maintaining high safety standards.

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Relevant training qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or strong demonstrable knowledge of H&S practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours based on business needs.

Desirable:

• Degree in a related field.
• Experience in the food manufacturing or processing industry.