Health & Safety Manager

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a highly reputable and valued Client with the Recruitment of a Health & Safety Manager to join a growing and dynamic company at their Ballykelly site.

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Ballykelly
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (negotiable)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment in Ballykelly. This role plays a crucial part in shaping and embedding a proactive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture within a fast-paced switchgear production facility.

The successful candidate will lead HSE strategy and compliance efforts, championing initiatives that prioritise safety, sustainability, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and internal policies.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and document findings.
• Develop, review, and maintain risk assessments and method statements.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures.
• Deliver HSE reports and performance metrics at management meetings.
• Investigate incidents and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety records.
• Organise and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and induction briefings.
• Act as the primary contact for internal audits, regulatory bodies, and external inspections.
• Monitor and report on accidents, near-misses, and compliance KPIs.
• Contribute to the development and testing of emergency response plans.
• Oversee the availability and appropriate use of PPE across departments.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems.
• Promote behavioural safety and a culture of continuous HSE improvement.
• Provide coaching, support, and leadership on safety matters across all departments.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior H&S role within a high-volume manufacturing or engineering environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised safety qualification.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated success in driving a safety-first culture across teams.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays (12pm)
• Death in Service cover (3x gross salary)
• Employer pension contribution (3%)
• Private medical insurance (option to include dependents)
• 30 days paid annual leave
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

For more information on this role, and if you feel you meet the essential criteria, please apply, and if suitable we will reach out to you for a confidential chat.

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