HSE Manager

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturing firm on the appointment of a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.

As the HSE Manager, you will lead and promote a strong culture of Safety, Health & Environmental ownership across the business' Northern Ireland operations, working closely with management and teams to ensure compliance, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Salary circa £55k (negotiable)
• 30 days holiday allowance
• Employee Healthcare plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Life assurance benefit
• Company pension contributions
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Personal development opportunities

In your new role:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety & Environmental management systems, fostering accountability and a positive safety culture
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE legislation, regulations and industry standards across Northern Ireland operations
• Coach and support operational teams in embedding HSE responsibilities and maintaining management systems aligned with ISO standards
• Act as the subject matter expert and key contact for all Health, Safety & Environmental matters
• Develop and implement HSE objectives and improvement plans to enhance performance, reduce incidents and strengthen operational discipline
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification and control programmes to minimise operational and environmental risk
• Oversee incident, near miss and environmental event investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented
• Develop and deliver HSE training, coaching and engagement programmes to enhance awareness and compliance across all levels
• Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, waste reduction and pollution prevention activities across the business
• Collaborate with HSE teams across the wider Group to share best practice, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

What you will need to succeed:

• At least 3 years' experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental leadership role within an operational or manufacturing environment
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)
• Thorough knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Strong communication, analytical and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience implementing and maintaining Health, Safety & Environmental management systems, ideally within ISO-accredited environments
• Demonstrable experience of risk assessment, incident investigation and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• NEBOSH Diploma
• Membership of IOSH, IEMA or an equivalent professional body
• Experience working within ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 accredited environments
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification
• Experience within manufacturing or other operational, shift-based environments
• Experience supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.