Junior Health & Safety Officer (Armagh)

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a Major Organics/Waste Company with the Recruitment of a Health & Safety Officer to join their growing and dynamic team. Due to our clients growth, we are offering a unique opportunity for you to develop and progress your career within an established and successful business.

This role can be based in Dunmurry (Belfast) or Keady (Armagh)

Hours - Mon-Fri - Permanent role

Salary - Fully Negotiable + Market Leading Benefits + Perks

There will be opportunities for progression - Numerous success stories of individuals progressing in business recently.

Main responsibilities:

Reporting to the H&S Manager, the Health & Safety Officer is a hands-on role, visible role with the person providing support, advice and guidance to the site management and operatives to ensure that health, safety and welfare arrangements are adhered to at all times.

The Health & Safety Officer will monitor compliance with applicable legal requirements and as necessary, develop and implement suitable control measures, processes or systems that lead to the continual development of a safe working environment and compliance with legal requirements.

• Investigation and reporting of H&S accidents, incidents and near misses, determine root cause and implement preventative corrective action alongside site teams.

• Development and review of Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments and Safe Working Procedures for work activities across all sites and continually monitor changes in working procedures and update accordingly.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site visits to monitor compliance and best industry practice.
• Travel between sites regularly and as and when necessary.
• Build strong working relationships at all levels to advise on and promote a culture of engagement and continuous improvement in regard to health and safety.
• Development and delivery of internal training including toolbox talks, safety alerts etc. and deliver scheduled in-house training on health, safety and environmental topics to ensure employees are provided with sufficient information, instruction and training to carry out their activities safely.Assisting with HS&E audits, inspections and visits from HSENI, Public Authority Bodies, external auditors, customers etc.
• Health & Safety induction training for new employees.
• Assist with the delivery and compliance of all Health & Safety in relation to future projects.
• Researching health and safety best practice and new legislation and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health, safety and environmental approved codes of practice.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a Health and Safety role, or Junior experience may also be considered

Skills / ability

While experience in the field is valuable, our ideal candidate doesn't need to be an expert. We're more focused on finding someone with strong potential, who is proactive, and eager to learn and develop in the role. A good attitude, along with a willingness to adapt and improve, is essential, as we prioritize a positive and growth-oriented environment.

Key qualities we are looking for:

1. Proactive and eager to learn - A candidate who can take initiative and grow into the role. They must be comfortable working independently with managers and staff and conducting site walks without the H&S manager present.
2. Adaptable - Open to new challenges, flexible with responsibilities, and willing to travel to various sites as needed.
3. Strong attitude - Positive, team-oriented, and willing to contribute to a great workplace culture. Must be keen to understand the growing business and thrive in a continuously changing environment.

For more info on this position or more within N.Ireland, please contact Jack Groves @ VANRATH for a confidential chat.

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