Health & Safety Officer TLNT_NI

Position: Health & Safety Officer TLNT1_NI
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing HSE professional to gain further experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supporting the continued improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental standards. Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will work closely with operational teams to provide practical guidance, monitor compliance and promote a proactive safety culture across the site.

In your new role:
Provide practical Health, Safety and Environmental advice and support to managers, supervisors and employees Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of HSE policies, procedures and management systems Monitor compliance with UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation Assist with internal and external audits, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements Work closely with operational teams to identify risks and promote safe working practices Support the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective action follow-up Monitor environmental performance and support initiatives to reduce operational impacts Engage with employees and management to promote HSE awareness and continuous improvement What you will need to succeed: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised H&S qualification Previous experience within a Health & Safety, Environmental or HSE-related role Understanding of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation Knowledge of HSE management systems and associated compliance requirements Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage operational teams Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy working environment Proactive attitude with a genuine interest in improving workplace safety and environmental performance Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):
Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar operational environment Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Experience supporting HSE audits, inspections or compliance assessments Exposure to environmental management and sustainability initiatives For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.

Skills:

Health & Safety HSE NEBOSH Manufacturing Food FMCG IOSH