Health & Safety Manager

We're the world's biggest producer of 'endless' conveyor belts, with locations in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, India, and the USA. We are trusted by manufacturers of materials processing equipment in sectors spanning quarrying, construction & demolition, recycling & waste management, washing systems, and road construction.

Our industry is dynamic and fast-paced. We work hard but like to have fun too. Continuous improvement is at the core of our culture, and our values are unique: we’re passionate about having a safe place to work, we’re determined to succeed, and we believe in being close to our customers and solving their problems.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you willlead and continuously improve health & safety performance across Smiley Monroe.

You will lead the Health & Safety function and be responsible for the continued development of a positive safety cultureacross Smiley Monroe. Working closely with managers and employees across the business, you will drive a positive safety culture, encourage employee involvement and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safetyand operational performance.

• Build and maintain a positive health & safety culture through visible leadership, employee engagement and collaboration.
• Coach and support managers and team leaders in fulfilling their health & safety responsibilities.
• Promote employee participation in health & safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide practical support and guidance to managers and team leaders on health & safety matters.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Company's Health & Safety Management System and ISO 45001 certification.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including fire safety, evacuation procedures and business continuity arrangements.
• Develop, review and communicate health & safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Lead the identification, assessment and management of workplace risks.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Identify root causes and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively.
• Monitor incident trends and recommend improvements to reduce workplace risks.

• Maintain the Health & Safety training matrix, ensuring all training records remain accurate and up to date.
• Deliver health & safety training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
• Support onboarding activities through effective health & safety inductions.

• Plan and conduct internal audits, workplace inspections and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate external audits and certification activities.
• Develop and monitor health & safety KPIs and performance measures.
• Prepare management reports highlighting trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects by identifying opportunities to eliminate risk, improve processes and enhance workplace safety performance.
• Work collaboratively with departments across the business to eliminate waste, reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) or an equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Ability to influence behavioural change and drive a positive safety culture.
• Experience maintaining and improving ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience carrying out accident and incident investigations.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and developing safe systems of work.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Competitive Pay
• 4 Day Week - 33 Hours Monday to Thursday
• Hybrid Working
• Discretionary Bonus based on Company Performance
• Company Sick Pay
• Income Protection
• Life Cover
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• Social Events