Health & Safety Officer - 35k - Cookstown

VanRath; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in construction seeks an H&S Officer in Cookstown to oversee Safety, Health, Environment & Quality strategy. Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, maintaining compliance with ISO standards, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant discipline and have experience in manufacturing safety roles. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Standard working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative, safety-focused environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SHEQ or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• A strong track record of delivering safety and quality improvements.
• A NEBOSH qualification (or working towards one) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health & Safety on-site and address unsafe behaviours.
• Lead internal audits and oversee incident investigations.
• Develop and implement SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Maintain training matrices and deliver inductions and basic safety training.
• Drive SHEQ improvement projects and embed quality control processes.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Proficiency in MS Excel

Hands-on mindset

Education

Degree in H&S or quality-related discipline

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

Overview

A market-leading manufacturer specialising in accessories for high-rise construction projects. This organisation is driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, and continuous improvement throughout its operations.

What You'll Do

Your New Role — As the H&S Officer, you will report directly to the Production Manager and take full ownership of the site's SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) strategy. This is a hands-on position, integrated within the production environment, where you will lead initiatives to improve safety culture, systems, and behaviours. You will also provide support to SHEQ activities across sister brands, requiring occasional travel within Great Britain.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health & Safety on-site and address unsafe behaviours.
• Lead internal audits and oversee incident investigations.
• Develop and implement SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Maintain training matrices and deliver inductions and basic safety training.
• Drive SHEQ improvement projects and embed quality control processes.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in a relevant H&S or quality-related discipline.
• Proven experience in a SHEQ or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• A strong track record of delivering safety and quality improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and safety management systems.
• A practical, hands-on mindset and the ability to work independently.

A NEBOSH qualification (or working towards one) is desirable.

What You’ll Get in Return

Benefits

• A competitive salary package.
• Standard working hours:
• Mon-Thurs: 8:45am-5:00pm
• Fri: 8:45am-3:30pm
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative, safety-focused working environment.

For more information, please reach out to Jack Groves @ VANRATH.