Health & Safety Manager - Belfast

Fantastic opportunity for an individual to become Health & Safety Manager, joining a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover).

This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in.

This role is site based and covers multiple sites across Belfast.

Salary

Negotiable + 10% Bonus & Growth Opportunities + other additional benefits from a fantastic company

Responsibilities

Occupational Health & Safety Management

• Maintain MNI's OHSMS in line with current legislation.
• Embed H&S best practices across all operations.
• Ensure legal compliance across all sites.
• Provide ongoing advice on legislative requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to support a "best in town" approach.

Incident, Accident & Claims Management

• Manage incident/accident reporting, investigation, and database.
• Oversee insurance claims across all locations.
• Implement improvements to reduce claim risk.
• Produce monthly KPI and claims reports.

Risk Assessment, Auditing & Compliance

• Conduct site audits in line with the audit schedule.
• Ensure completion of KPIs, risk assessments, and H&S records.
• Support sites in meeting safety performance targets.
• Ensure Safe Systems of Work are implemented and followed.

Operational Support & Implementation

• Support sites in maintaining OHSMS and completing action plans.
• Assist Property Manager with statutory compliance, maintenance, and audits.
• Support HR with fitness-for-work and employee risk assessments.

Training, Communication & Culture

• Support delivery of H&S training.
• Ensure completion of mandatory training.
• Promote strong H&S communication and awareness across MNI.

What We're Looking For

• H&S degree or NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards).
• Experience in retail or wholesale environments.
• Experience managing H&S systems (e.g. OHSAS 18001 or similar).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and make risk-based decisions.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Full UK/NI driving licence.

Nice to Have

• Training qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling, Fire Safety).
• IOSH membership.

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.