Health and Safety Officer

Your new company A well-established engineering firm in the Portadown area is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to oversee workplace safety and coordinate maintenance activities across its operations. With a team of around 40 skilled professionals, the company prides itself on delivering high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Your new role As the Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation. You will also play a key role in coordinating maintenance activities to support operational efficiency. Your duties will include developing and implementing H&S policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments and safety audits, investigating incidents and recommending corrective actions, delivering H&S training and toolbox talks and ensuring compliance with ISO and HSE standards. Yo will be liaising with external bodies (e.g. HSE, insurers) as required, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance schedules, managing contractor activities and maintenance records, supporting engineering teams with equipment inspections and upkeep. Mon – Thurs 8am – 5pm and Fri until 2pm What you\’ll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you should have: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong understanding of machinery safety and maintenance coordination Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture IT proficiency for reporting and documentation What you\’ll get in return Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Standard pension Free on-site parking Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional development Canteen What you need to do now If you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C\’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)