Health and Safety Officer - Immediate Start - Hybrid

VANRATH is excited to be working with a leading company in Belfast to recruit a Health & Safety Officer.

Location: Belfast Office / Hybrid working - Mixture of Home and Office work
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with no weekend work required
Salary: Highly Competitive (£40k+) + Exceptional Benefits Package + Opportunities for Career Advancement,

This is initially a 12-month contract - High likelihood of permanency, dependent on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily health and safety (H&S) queries and requests from the team.
• Oversee the logging, follow-up, and closure of Operational Restrictions, Incident Reports, Safety Bulletins, Good Catches, and statutory inspections.
• Coordinate and maintain records of team site inductions.
• Maintain and update site HSE documentation, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Manage the HSE training matrix and arrange required training for team members.
• Review and approve contractor RAMS; provide HSE input and support for projects as needed.

To be a strong candidate, you should have:

• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
• At least 2 years experience in a similar health and safety role, experience working in an Electrical Generation environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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 in the strictest confidence.

My experience with Vanrath was genuinely excellent. From the first phone call I made about a position they were promoting, right through to the interview preparation and the guidance I received before starting my new job, every stage went above and beyond what I expected.

Jack handled my senior-level job application last April, and he was outstanding throughout. I'm in my current role thanks to his support, and I'm extremely grateful. He offered clear, practical advice on how to approach the interview - including using the STAR method - which pushed me to prepare thoroughly. The interview itself was challenging, but his guidance made a real difference. Although we never met face-to-face and only communicated by phone and email, he always came across clearly and professionally. He was easy to collaborate with and consistently quick to respond.

I would strongly recommend Vanrath. Jack, in particular, was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and efficient from the moment I first got in touch. Within just a week of sending over my CV, I had completed an interview and received an offer. Michael also provided steady support throughout the journey, from interview tips to follow-up conversations, ultimately helping me make the right choice.