Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer
Manufacturing & Fabrication sites
Portadown area
Up to £45,000 salary + attractive benefits package
Want to be part of one of Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing manufacturing businesses? How about joining one of the fastest-growing HSE teams in the country?
NOVO People is recruiting a Health, Safety and Environmental Officer for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly expanding manufacturing and engineering business operating across multiple sites in the Portadown area.
With continued business growth, increasing investment and a growing HSE function, this is a fantastic time to get involved.
We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on Health & Safety professional who enjoys being out on the factory floor, working closely with people and making a genuine difference to workplace safety.
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your career, gain exposure to busy manufacturing and fabrication operations and be part of an ambitious, growing team, this is definitely worth a conversation.
The Opportunity
This isn’t a role where you’ll be sitting behind a desk all day.
You’ll be working across busy manufacturing and fabrication facilities, supporting operational teams and helping to maintain and improve Health & Safety standards in a fast-paced industrial environment.
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a growing team of HSE professionals, share ideas, develop your technical knowledge and play an active role in shaping safety practices as the business continues to expand.
With multiple operational sites, a variety of manufacturing processes and ongoing business growth, there will be plenty of opportunities to gain experience, take ownership and develop professionally.
For someone who enjoys the practical side of Health & Safety and wants to be part of something that’s growing, this could be an excellent career move.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the day-to-day management of Health & Safety across manufacturing and fabrication facilities.
Carrying out regular workplace inspections, safety audits and compliance checks.
Working closely with production managers, supervisors, engineers and operational teams to promote safe working practices.
Developing, reviewing and maintaining risk assessments, safe systems of work and H&S procedures.
Monitoring workplace risks associated with machinery, fabrication, welding, lifting operations, manual handling and other manufacturing activities.
Supporting accident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and supporting employee training and awareness initiatives.
Supporting compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation and internal management systems.
Identifying opportunities for improvement and helping develop a positive, proactive safety culture.
Working collaboratively with the wider HSE team on continuous improvement projects and safety initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with Health & Safety professionals who have experience in manufacturing, engineering or other industrial environments and enjoy taking a practical, hands-on approach.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Previous experience in a Health & Safety Officer, HSE Advisor or similar position.
Experience working within manufacturing, fabrication, engineering or another industrial environment.
A good understanding of workplace risk assessments, safe systems of work and Health & Safety legislation.
The confidence to engage with people at all levels, from shop-floor employees through to senior management.
Strong communication skills and the ability to positively influence safe working practices.
A proactive attitude, good organisational skills and a genuine interest in continuous improvement.
Flexibility to work across multiple manufacturing sites in the Portadown area.
Experience in fabrication, heavy engineering or machinery-intensive manufacturing environments would be particularly advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Salary up to £45,000 an attractive package for an experienced Health & Safety professional.
Rapidly growing business join an ambitious manufacturing company experiencing significant growth.
Growing HSE team become part of one of Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing HSE functions, with the opportunity to collaborate with other safety professionals.
Career development potential an excellent environment to build your experience and develop as the business continues to expand.
Varied manufacturing exposure gain experience across multiple manufacturing and fabrication sites.
Hands-on role spend time where it matters, working directly with operational teams and helping improve workplace safety.
Opportunity to make an impact contribute to the ongoing development of Health & Safety standards within a growing organisation.
Interested? Let’s Talk.
If you’re an experienced Health & Safety Officer or Advisor working within manufacturing or engineering and you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Equally, if you’ve built a good foundation in Health & Safety and want to take the next step with a business offering genuine scope to develop, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Full details will be discussed upon application.
All conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Novo People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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