Health & Safety Manager Manufacturing

VanRath; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Manufacturing company is looking for an experienced HSE Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental functions across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a similar role, strong knowledge of HSE legislation, and proven leadership experience. Responsibilities include developing HSE policies, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This offers a competitive salary and benefits based in Banbridge or Mallusk.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an HSE Manager or equivalent within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and standards.
• Proven experience designing and implementing HSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE policies and systems across multiple sites.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HSE team.
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Skills

HSE function management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Training and mentoring

Team leadership

Education

NEBOSH, International Diploma, or equivalent

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

OSHA

Job description

Overview

A leading Manufacturing company that has been thriving on a global scale, are looking to bring in a HSE Manager to join the team. This is a permanent role - Monday to Friday. The position can be based out of the Banbridge or Mallusk site.

Salary

Fully negotiable (high salary) - highly competitive rate of pay for the role which is negotiable based on experience + great benefits.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing HSE functions within manufacturing and assembly, commercial M&E, or building services environments. They will lead the implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of HSE systems across large, complex, multi-site operations. The role requires close collaboration with project teams and senior stakeholders throughout all phases of manufacturing and assembly, including risk assessment, inspections, compliance monitoring, and incident management. The successful candidate will be an effective influencer who drives a positive safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects workforce wellbeing. This position works closely with senior leadership, clients, and project teams (including remote teams) to embed HSE requirements into planning and project delivery across all facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and systems in line with legal, industry, and client requirements across multiple sites.
• Lead, recruit, and develop a high-performing HSE team, ensuring appropriate resourcing across projects.
• Deliver training, mentoring, performance management, and continuous professional development for HSE staff.
• Oversee risk assessments, audits, site inspections, compliance monitoring, and incident investigations.
• Drive consistent HSE standards, accountability, and quality assurance across all operations.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between HSE, project teams, and clients.

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an HSE Manager or equivalent within manufacturing and assembly or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of local, national, and international HSE legislation and standards.
• Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH, International Diploma, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading and developing HSE teams.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and continuously improve HSE management systems in complex operational environments.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence via Vanrath.