Health & Safety Manager in Cookstown

Job Role: Health & Safety Manager in CookstownOur Manufacturing client in the Cookstwon area require an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take responsibility for leading and developing Health & Safety practices across a multi-site manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who is passionate about creating a strong safety-first culture, ensuring legislative compliance and driving continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with senior management, operational teams and factory managers, you will lead the implementation, management and ongoing development of Health & Safety systems in line with current legislation and ISO 45001 standards.

Duties include

• Lead and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Develop, review and implement risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, identifying improvements and preventative measures.
• Deliver employee inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing Health & Safety training.
• Maintain accurate training records, accident reports and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with Health & Safety consultants.Oversee fire safety arrangements, emergency procedures and First Aid provisions.
• Identify training requirements and promote employee awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure relevant updates are communicated throughout the business.
• Work collaboratively with management teams to embed a consistent safety-first culture.
• Provide regular Health & Safety reports, updates and recommendations to senior management.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, or currently working towards one.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, Health & Safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Good understanding of the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

For more information on this Health & Safety Manager in Cookstown please contact Eunice Loughran on or email