Job Description

Based in our Belfast office, you will report to Group HSE Manager and be responsible for leading the Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives across our Belfast/ROI sites

What you'll be doing:

Promote and champion a positive, proactive culture towards health and safety. Keeping the Group Health & Safety Manager informed of statutory requirements and ensuring compliance from HSE regulations. Providing an advisory service on Health & Safety matters. Ensure in depth completion of accident and incident investigation (reactive) and devising strategies and guidance to target improvements. Ensure risk assessments (general and specific) and development of safe working practices are undertaken to promote a safe working environment and provide advice and guidance when required. These will be wide ranging but will include: COSHH, DSEAR, Manual Handling, LOTO, DSE, Fire Awareness, PPE training, Production/Manufacturing and Office employees, where applicable. Arranging and/or undertaking regular inspections, audits, health surveillance, surveys and tests to assess the standards achieved using, where appropriate, external assistance. Liaising with managers and technical personnel to ensure that health and safety aspects of all new plant, equipment and processes are fully assessed. Reporting notifiable incidents to the appropriate authority. Ensuring compliance with fire and emergency evacuation procedures. Providing periodic HSE, KPI and performance reporting, to drive standards and behaviours. Conduct Environmental monitoring and follow-up on remedial actions. Assistance in the claim management process, with the legal and HR team. Providing advice in investigations into the cause of significant accidents and dangerous occurrences and carrying out recommendations for remedial actions.

What we are looking for:

Essential Criteria:

NEBOSH certification or equivalent A minimum of 3 years' experience (or equivalent) in the same or a similar role Ability to think strategically Good understanding of the wider environment to make appropriate resource decisions A good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Previous experience of carrying out in-depth incident/ accident investigations Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. Highly motivated and results orientated Resilient - works well under pressure Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure Strong analytical problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build constructive working relationships and work collaboratively with others Flexible and adaptable Good attendance, timekeeping & disciplinary record Full driving licence and access to a car Prepared to travel to various sites across GB, NI and RoI as required Ability to communicate effectively across all levels Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure Right to work in the UK

Desirable Criteria:

NEBOSH fire/ Environment Certificate First Aid trained Experience of leading or coordinating a significant change or safety programme Experience of undertaking HSE investigations and decision making Experience within a Manufacturing/Production environment Experience in working towards ISO standards Knowledge of CDM Regulations Experience of DSEAR & COSHH regulations/ ACOP's

What we offer:

Based in Belfast Hybrid working based on an 80% onsite attendance model, offered in line with training and performance. 37.5 hour week Salary based on experience 5% company matched pension scheme Life Assurance Training and development opportunities Medicash Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistant Programme Medicash Rewards Refer a friend scheme

This role is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Candidates should only apply if they are located within commuting distance. Applications not within commuting distance to Belfast will not be processed.

No agency support unless contact by the Company.

Devenish is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

HSE: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NEBOSH General Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Belfast BT3 9AR (required)
Work Location: In person