Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Wholesale/Distribution company in Belfast is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer for a fixed-term contract. In this role, you will champion safety, wellbeing, and sustainability, shaping a positive safety culture. You'll carry out risk assessments and lead compliance training to meet ISO standards. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of HS&E legislation, be a confident communicator, and possess a driver's license. This role is based in Carrickfergus and Newtownards.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of HS&E legislation and best practice.
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to for managers on all HS&E matters.
• Shape and promote a positive safety-first culture.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure lessons learned turn into action.
• Lead internal audits and support external ones.
• Keep policies up to date with legislation.
• Own compliance training and deliver in-house sessions.
• Support Sustainability Action Plan with fresh ideas.

Skills

Knowledge of HS&E legislation

Confident communicator

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a leading, growing Wholesale/Distribution company to recruit a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join their team on a Fixed Term Contract for a minimum of 12 months.

My client is on the lookout for a proactive Health, Safety & Environment Officer to champion safety, wellbeing, and sustainability across the business.

This role will suit someone coming into the business, to help set up Safety systems of works and help the company achieve ISO standards.

The role will be based between sites in Carrickfergus and Newtownards, with more time spent in Carrickfergus.

Therefore, a drivers license and access to a car will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to for managers, supervisors, and colleagues on all HS&E matters.
• Shape and promote a positive safety-first culture throughout the business.
• Carry out risk assessments, inspections, and investigations - and ensure lessons learned turn into action.
• Lead internal audits, support external ones, and bring people with you along the way.
• Keep policies sharp and up to date with current legislation and best practice.
• Own compliance training - from rolling out updates to delivering engaging in-house sessions.
• Support our Sustainability Action Plan with fresh ideas, reporting, and follow-up.
• Keep everything running smoothly with effective use of our H&S management systems.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of HS&E legislation and best practice.
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels.

Full details will be provided upon application.

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group at 028 96 935492.

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