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

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure all site personnel adhere to Safe Systems of Work, comply with relevant legislation, and follow established safety policies. You will promote a strong Health & Safety culture and have experience in driving behavioural change.

In your new role:

• Manage the Health and Safety budget
• Oversee the site's Health and Safety program, ensuring legal compliance and ongoing improvement
• Keep all risk assessments and safe work systems current and applicable to site operations
• Maintain the site's Health and Safety systems
• Conduct specialised risk assessments, such as Manual Handling, COSHH, and DSE, to mitigate risks in line with standards, commercial, and legislative requirements
• Ensure appropriate training and safety measures are evaluated and provided
• Prepare Health and Safety reports and lead monthly Health and Safety management review meetings
• Support site maintenance teams to ensure completion of statutory inspections, current PPM programs, and safe machinery use in compliance with legislative requirements
• Actively assist in monitoring on-site contractors and controlling the Permit to Work System
• Oversee emergency procedures and site fire safety arrangements according to fire safety policy and risk assessment
• Monitor and report incidents classified under RIDDOR to the HSA and handle any resulting correspondence
• Perform business risk analysis and approve all site-related risk assessments with line management support, making commercially sound recommendations to reduce risks
• Assist the Site Training Coordinator in sourcing training based on needs assessments, particularly health and safety training, and deliver in-house health and safety programs as needed
• Monitor compliance and conduct audits
• Lead all communications with external authorities
• Ensure accurate implementation and investigation of accidents/incidents to identify root causes and prevention

What you will need to succeed:

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in Health & Safety Management within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in NI and ROI
• Background in managing health and safety in multi-site organisations
• Demonstrated ability in influencing, coaching, communication, and time management
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
• Driving on-site Health & Safety initiatives
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and with a solutions-oriented mindset

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

• FMCG experience preferred
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

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.