Health & Safety Advisor - 40k

Posted 02 December 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationCastlederg
Job type Permanent
Discipline Business Support
ReferenceJG2949845s23_1764691322

Job description

VANRATH is proud to be partnering with a well-established Company in the search for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong commitment to workplace safety and employee well being.

The role is based in Castlederg and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule.

Initially this role is a 12 month contract.

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Assist the SHEQ Manager with developing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation's SHEQ Management Systems, ensuring compliance is upheld across all operational sites.
  • Provide reliable, day-to-day SHEQ guidance to site personnel, promoting a strong and proactive SHEQ culture through effective communication and collaboration.
  • Carry out internal SHEQ inspections and audits, highlighting good practices as well as areas requiring corrective action, and present clear, practical recommendations for improvement.
  • Support the drafting, review, and ongoing enhancement of operational risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Contribute to the rollout of SHEQ-related change initiatives, ensuring they are consistent with company standards and procedures.
  • Keep abreast of relevant legislation and industry requirements to ensure compliance and best practice.
  • Act as a point of contact with external regulatory bodies (e.g., HSENI, local authorities) on behalf of the SHEQ Manager, addressing SHEQ-related matters as needed.
  • Assist in compiling SHEQ performance reports by analysing trends, identifying key issues, and helping shape strategies for improvement.
  • Participate in accident and incident investigations when required, determining root causes and proposing effective preventative measures.

Essential Criteria

  • Proven background as a SHEQ Advisor or similar role, preferably within a multi-site operational setting.
  • Possession of a recognised Health & Safety qualification such as the NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent credential.
  • Strong knowledge of Northern Ireland Health & Safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Evidenced experience in conducting accident and incident investigations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to identify hazards and implement suitable control measures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.

Vanrath is a great recruitment company to work for. Emma who was dealing with my recruitment was very professional and lovely to talk to. She was able to source me a job quickly but also sourced me a job that was tailored to me, what I had experience in and what I enjoyed doing, which really helped. She was so helpful and kept in touch with me during my employment. Eve was also very helpful and responded to my queries quickly.

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The level of service offered by VANRATH has been excellent. They have not simply facilitated a change of job but have considered my longer-term career objectives from the outset.

VANRATH have also engaged employers in speculative conversations where a role may not already exist rather than simply trying to fit my CV to known vacancies.