SHEQ Manager - Omagh

VanRath; Omagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Educational assistance

Colleague savings scheme

Job summary

VanRath seeks a seasoned SHEQ professional to lead health, safety, environment and quality across multiple sites within a timber manufacturing group. You will champion a safety-first culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and related standards.

The role focuses on policy development, risk assessment, training delivery, and robust incident investigations, collaborating closely with site leadership to raise standards and sustainability outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of health and safety experience, including manufacturing or heavy industry.
• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Experience in policy development, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Skilled in delivering effective health and safety training and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SHEQ policies and procedures across sites.
• Champion a positive safety culture across multiple sites and engage staff and management.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, workplace inspections, and incident investigations with follow-up.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training programmes for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Partner with site leadership and authorities to maintain compliance and drive improvement.

Skills

Health & Safety

Risk Assessments

Audits

Incident Investigations

Policy Development

Training Delivery

Report Writing

Numerical Skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Join a well-established leader in sustainable timber manufacturing, recognised for their commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated SHEQ professional to lead health, safety, environment, and quality standards across multiple sites, fostering a safety-first culture and driving continuous improvement within a forward-thinking organisation.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Educational assistance
• Colleague savings scheme

About your next employer

Our client is a longstanding and innovative organisation operating within the timber processing and manufacturing sector. Sustainability, safety, and environmental responsibility are central to their approach, providing high-quality timber products across the construction, fencing, and pallet industries. With multiple sites and ongoing investment in people and processes, the company maintains a strong focus on quality, environmental performance, and continuous improvement.

• Minimum of five years' health and safety experience, including at least three years within manufacturing or heavy industry
• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and ISO 45001 standards
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards would be advantageous
• Experience in policy development, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
• Skilled in delivering effective health and safety training
• Strong report-writing and numerical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SHEQ policies and procedures in line with legislation and company standards.
• Champion a positive safety culture across multiple sites, engaging with employees and management to promote safe behaviours.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, workplace inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training programmes for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Partner with site leadership, operational teams, and external authorities to maintain compliance and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement.