VANRATH are assisting in the recruitment of a Health & Safety Manager for a large Construction company. The organisation has had constant growth, is modernised, and the successful candidate would join a part-of-the-future organisation.
Office is based in Newtownards/Moneyrea - Monday to Friday - This is a Permanent position.
Salary: Negotiable & Growth Opportunities + other additional benefits from a fantastic company.
Key Responsibilities:
The EHS Manager will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, and recycling operations. The role focuses on minimising risks, maintaining compliance with UK legislation, and embedding a strong EHS culture across all activities.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and relevant UK joinery manufacturing and recycling regulations.
Risk Assessment & Management:
* Develop and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for activities involving machinery, hazardous materials, and installations.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to woodworking equipment, waste handling, and recycling processes.
* Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
Training & Awareness:
* 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.
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability:
* 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.
Documentation & Reporting:
* Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including COSHH assessments for adhesives, finishes, and other chemicals used in joinery.
* 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.
The Ideal Person:
* Experience in a Health & Safety role.
* Preferred background - Construction / Fit-out / Joinery / Recycling.
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential).
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.
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