· Job Reference: RAHSM020625
· Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
· Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE + package
· Location: Dundonald, Northern Ireland

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Are you looking for a Health and Safety Manager role? Interested in working for a leading fit-out contractor?
VANRATH are recruiting a Health and Safety Manager to work for a leading fit out contractor based in Dundonald, Northern Ireland.

EXPERIENCE:

· NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent qualification)
· In-depth knowledge of EHS practices in joinery manufacturing, construction fit-out, and recycling operations
· Experience in woodworking machinery safety, chemical handling, and waste management
· Strong leadership and communication skills to drive EHS initiatives and influence stakeholders
· Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions
· Familiarity with environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and health & safety systems (ISO 45001)
· Membership with IOSH or IEMA (preferred)
· Knowledge of relevant legislation, including COSHH, PUWER, and WEEE regulations
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion

· Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and relevant UK joinery manufacturing and recycling regulations
· Conduct EHS site inspections for manufacturing facilities, recycling units, and fit-out sites to ensure compliance
· Create, implement, and review EHS plans tailored to joinery manufacturing and recycling operations.
· Develop and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for activities involving machinery, hazardous materials, and fit-out installations
· Identify and mitigate risks related to woodworking equipment, waste handling, and recycling processes
· Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
· Deliver EHS training sessions specific to woodworking machinery safety, material handling, and recycling operations
· Conduct toolbox talks and awareness sessions focusing on fire safety, dust control, and manual handling in joinery manufacturing.
· Ensure adherence to waste management regulations, including proper segregation and recycling of materials
· Promote initiatives to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and improve the sustainability of manufacturing and recycling processes
· Monitor air quality in joinery facilities (e.g., dust and VOC emissions) and implement controls to meet environmental standards.
· Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including COSHH assessments for adhesives, finishes, and other chemicals used in joinery
· Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting compliance status and areas for improvement
· Ensure contractors and subcontractors meet EHS documentation requirements, including licenses for handling recycled materials.
· Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing teams, recycling operators, and contractors to integrate EHS objectives into daily activities
· Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors on EHS matters