Health & Safety Manager (Antrim)

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding supply chain company as a Health & Safety Manager, where you will champion a culture of health, safety, and quality across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead HSEQ initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate with diverse teams to foster a proactive safety culture and contribute positively to the company's corporate social responsibility goals. If you have a passion for safety and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role with managerial responsibilities.
• Understanding of HSEQ management systems and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of HSEQ practices into company culture.
• Conduct audits and site inspections to monitor HSEQ standards.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Cultural Change Management

Education

Relevant Health & Safety Certification

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

BES6001

Job description

We are thrilled to partner with a rapidly expanding supply chain company in recruiting a Health & Safety Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in a highly dynamic environment.

Location: Antrim
Position: Permanent (Full-Time, Monday - Friday)
Salary: Competitive + Career Growth Opportunities + Excellent Benefits

Role Overview:

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining a culture of health, safety, environment (HSE), and quality (HSEQ) throughout the organisation. You will oversee HSEQ activities across all operational areas, ensuring that safety standards are upheld and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of HSEQ practices into the company's culture, ensuring all employees understand its importance and contribute to a safer, healthier workplace
• Foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring that safety is a top priority for employees, contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with various teams to support the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and sustainability goals, ensuring positive contributions to society
• Oversee and continuously improve the HSEQ management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and BES6001 standards
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), drive continuous improvement efforts, and ensure the effectiveness of the HSEQ systems
• Promote and maintain a workplace culture that prioritises both physical and mental health of all employees
• Advise on and implement measures to control HSEQ risks across all operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and minimising environmental impact
• Conduct regular audits and site inspections to monitor and improve HSEQ standards, and recommend necessary changes to enhance safety practices
• Maintain up-to-date HSEQ documentation, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with current standards and regulations

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally with managerial responsibilities or equivalent leadership experience
• Understanding of HSEQ management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BES6001)
• Experience implementing and managing safety initiatives across multiple sites or locations
• Ability to drive cultural change and foster a safety-first mindset within a diverse workforce
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills