Health & Safety Officer

Permanent Health & Safety Officer required for Dungannon.

Duties will include:

• Coordinate health & safety activities across multiple sites and ensure a consistent approach to safety and legal compliance.
• Carry out regular risk assessments, workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Monitor safety performance through audits, inspections and KPIs.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, produce reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Keep accurate records of accidents, inspections, risk assessments and other H&S documentation.
• Review, update and implement health & safety policies and procedures in accordance with current legislation.
• Standardise safety documentation and procedures across sites.
• Manage contractor controls and permit-to-work systems.
• Support emergency preparedness, including fire safety and first-aid arrangements.
• Develop and deliver health & safety training and maintain the company’s training matrix.
• Ensure appropriate PPE and safety equipment is available and being used correctly.
• Monitor and maintain first-aid provisions.
• Work closely with managers, supervisors and employees to improve safety performance.
• Promote a positive health & safety culture through communication, coaching and employee engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement rather than simply checking compliance.
• Occasionally travel to other sites throughout the island of Ireland.

Essential Criteria:

• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• 25 years’ experience in a similar H&S position.
• Experience in food manufacturing, warehousing or cold storage is highly desirable.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to influence managers and employees and drive behavioural change.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 38.75 hrs per week

Salary; £42,000 – £45,000 (DOE)

For further information contact Tanya Lyttle at GenTech Recruitment on

Skills:Health & Safety Officer NEBOSH, IOSH 25 years’ experience in a similar H&S position.

WHJS1_NI

…