Working with GMs, Ops and Factory Managers in the Heron Manufacture Group – the individual will lead the management of the H&S system across the businesses in line with H&S at Work (NI) Order1978 and ISO45001. To ensure a strong safety first culture, moving beyond compliance promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
To Apply
Please submit your CV by clicking the apply button below
Closing Date
Thursday 10th December 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
- Ensure all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules & regulations are adhered to & are regularly reviewed, updated & communicated.
- Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety & welfare at work, including statutory training & reporting.
- Ensure the completion & regular review of risk assessments / safe working practices for all work equipment & operations.
- Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated & recommended improvements implemented.
- Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills & fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections and risk assessments are managed & employees are aware of their responsibilities.
- Support the development of Health & Safety policies, systems of work and procedures and Health and Safety Committees.
- Delivery of inductions, Toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
- Ensure full and accurate Health & Safety training records are maintained.
- Action regular documented Health & Safety inspections, audits and checks in line with an agreed program.
- Coordinate preparations for external audits
- Liaise with external Health & Safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services.
- Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation & communicate relevant changes to the business.
- Ensure consistency across group relating to all H&S matters
- Provide regular reports to the Manufacturing Director and senior management teams on relevant Health & Safety activities
- Participate in review meetings when required to report on relevant Health & Safety matters.
- Any other duties which may be required by management.
- Ensure First Aid provisions are in place and maintained along first aid records
- Provide one to one and group training
- Conduct inductions and identify training requirements for new starts.
Heron Manufacture Ltd
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Manager
Qualification/ Attainments
Essential;
Attained, or working towards relevant professional qualification e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent is essential
Relevant Experience
Essential;
Experienced conducting risk assessments, Health & Safety compliance reviews and audits.
Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and other legislation relevant particularly relevant to manufacturing.
Stronly Desirable;
Previous experience in manufacturing environment.
Skills and Competencies
Essential;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
Clean driving licence held travel required between sites.
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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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