Senior Health & Safety Specialist

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an experienced HSE professional to join their site leadership team in Ballymoney. This role involves driving health and safety strategy, ensuring compliance, and enhancing workplace safety culture. The successful candidate will oversee safety initiatives, conduct audits, and lead training sessions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected brand known for innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

10% performance bonus

Full benefits

Career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of UK H&S legislation including COSHH and RIDDOR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with workplace health and environmental standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for accidents and produce detailed reports.
• Lead safety briefings and act as point of contact for safety committees.

Skills

Communication

Safety Management

Risk Management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Location: Ballymoney (on site)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Package: Competitive salary + 10% performance bonus + full benefits + career development

An established global manufacturer is seeking an experienced HSE professional to join their site leadership team. This is a key position offering the opportunity to play a major role in driving health and safety strategy across a busy manufacturing environment. You'll be joining a highly respected international brand known for innovation, operational excellence, and putting people first.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take ownership of site-level safety initiatives, working closely with department leads to enhance processes, reduce risk, and ensure full regulatory compliance. The role involves hands-on involvement with safety audits, training coordination, and cultural development around workplace safety.

Key Duties

• Oversee day-to-day compliance with workplace health and environmental standards

• Prepare and present HSE performance metrics, audits, and inspection findings

• Support claims handling and liaise with insurers and occupational health services

• Maintain and update site HSE policies, tool kits, and incident protocols

• Lead safety briefings and act as point of contact for internal safety committees

• Conduct root cause analysis for accidents or near-misses, producing detailed reports and action plans

• Liaise with third-party contractors to ensure safety compliance on-site

• Support delivery of training sessions and maintain staff development records

• Work with operational teams to deliver risk reduction projects and monitor improvement plans

• Coordinate external reporting and communications with regulatory bodies

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent); candidates working toward qualification will also be considered

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within a manufacturing, logistics or industrial setting

• Knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including COSHH, RIDDOR, and risk management frameworks

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage cross-functional teams on safety initiatives

• Confident in leading safety investigations and presenting findings to senior management

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via VANRATH.