Junior Health & Safety Officer (Dunmurry)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a Major Organics/Waste Company with the Recruitment of a Health & Safety Officer to join their growing and dynamic team. Due to our clients growth, we are offering a unique opportunity for you to develop and progress your career within an established and successful business.

This role can be based in Dunmurry (Belfast) or Keady (Armagh).

Hours: Mon-Fri - Permanent role

Salary: Fully Negotiable + Market Leading Benefits + Perks

There will be opportunities for progression - Numerous success stories of individuals progressing in business recently.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to the H&S Manager, the Health & Safety Officer is a hands-on role, providing support, advice, and guidance to the site management and operatives to ensure that health, safety, and welfare arrangements are adhered to at all times. The Health & Safety Officer will monitor compliance with applicable legal requirements and develop and implement suitable control measures, processes, or systems that lead to the continual development of a safe working environment.

• Investigation and reporting of H&S accidents, incidents, and near misses, determining root cause and implementing preventative corrective action alongside site teams.
• Development and review of Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, and Safe Working Procedures for work activities across all sites.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site visits to monitor compliance and best industry practice.
• Travel between sites regularly and as necessary.
• Build strong working relationships at all levels to advise and promote a culture of engagement and continuous improvement in regard to health and safety.
• Development and delivery of internal training including toolbox talks and safety alerts, ensuring employees are provided with sufficient information, instruction, and training to carry out their activities safely.
• Health & Safety induction training for new employees.
• Assist with the delivery and compliance of all Health & Safety in relation to future projects.
• Researching health and safety best practices and new legislation, maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health, safety, and environmental approved codes of practice.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a Health and Safety role; junior experience may also be considered.

Skills / Ability:

While experience in the field is valuable, our ideal candidate doesn't need to be an expert. We're focused on finding someone with strong potential, who is proactive, and eager to learn and develop in the role. A good attitude, along with a willingness to adapt and improve, is essential, as we prioritize a positive and growth-oriented environment.

Key Qualities We Are Looking For:

1. Proactive and eager to learn: A candidate who can take initiative and grow into the role. They must be comfortable working independently with managers and staff and conducting site walks without the H&S manager present.
2. Adaptable: Open to new challenges, flexible with responsibilities, and willing to travel to various sites as needed.
3. Strong attitude: Positive, team-oriented, and willing to contribute to a great workplace culture. Must be keen to understand the growing business and thrive in a continuously changing environment.

For more info on this position or others within N.Ireland, please contact Jack Groves @ VANRATH for a confidential chat.