Health & Safety Manager (Dundonald)

VanRath; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The role involves risk assessment, training, and promoting sustainability within joinery manufacturing and recycling operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in health and safety, particularly within the construction industry, and will play a key role in driving EHS initiatives.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Growth opportunities

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Background in Construction, Fit-out, Joinery, or Recycling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Deliver EHS training sessions and conduct toolbox talks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

VANRATH are assisting in the recruitment of a Health & Safety Manager for a large Construction company. The organisation has experienced constant growth and is highly modernised. The successful candidate would join a part-of-the-future organisation.

Office is based in Newtownards/ Dundonald - Monday to Friday - This is a Permanent position.

Salary

Negotiable & Growth Opportunities + other benefits from a fantastic company

Key Responsibilities:

The Health & Safety Manager will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, and recycling operations. The role focuses on minimising risks, maintaining compliance with UK legislation, and embedding a strong EHS culture across all activities.

1. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and relevant UK joinery manufacturing and recycling regulations.
2. Risk Assessment & Management: Develop and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for activities involving machinery, hazardous materials, and installations. Identify and mitigate risks related to woodworking equipment, waste handling, and recycling processes. Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
3. Training & Awareness: Deliver EHS training sessions specific to woodworking machinery safety, material handling, and recycling operations. Conduct toolbox talks and awareness sessions focusing on fire safety, dust control, and manual handling in joinery manufacturing.
4. Environmental Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure adherence to waste management regulations, including proper segregation and recycling of materials. Promote initiatives to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and improve sustainability. Monitor air quality in joinery facilities and implement controls to meet environmental standards.
5. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including COSHH assessments for adhesives, finishes, and chemicals. Conduct EHS site inspections and create, implement, and review EHS plans tailored to operations.

The Ideal Person:

1. Experience in a Health & Safety role
2. Background in Construction, Fit-out, Joinery, or Recycling
3. Strong leadership and communication skills to drive EHS initiatives and influence stakeholders
4. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)

For further information, or to apply, please contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.