Health & Safety Manager in Belfast

Linamar Light Metals is recognised as an industry leader in the manufacture of complex cast aluminium components for the automotive industry worldwide. Linamar Light Metals is a division of the Linamar Corporation, a worldwide corporation with 70 manufacturing plants, 25 sales offices and 8 development centres headquartered in Canada with an annual turnover of $10 Billion. At Linamar Light Metals Belfast we work in partnership with our customers (FORD, STELLANTIS, JAGUAR LAND ROVER and GESTAMP) to develop and manufacture automotive components, specialising in cylinder heads, electric drive housings and structural components.We now wish to recruit for the following opportunity: Health & Safety Manager HSM/26/1 Reporting to the HR Manager, you will lead and continuously improve the company's health and safety management system to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and company standards. The role will provide strategic direction, professional advice and leadership to managers and employees, driving a positive safety culture across all manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities will include: Demonstrating a sound working knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, keeping up to date with developments and ensuring company compliance. Maintain and oversee the ISO 45001 management system. Ensuring line managers and other relevant personnel are trained in respect of legislative requirements. Ensuring employees can perform their duties in a safe environment, protected from hazards, taking direct action to prevent potential accidents or incidents. Carrying out regular safety audits and risk assessments in all areas and on all machinery and equipment. To apply, simply up-load an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, ensuring that you can meet the following: Essential Criteria: Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Health and Safety qualification) Experience of managing health and safety within a manufacturing or engineering environment Thorough knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland Health and Safety legislation. Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis. Experience managing health and safety management systems. Previous experience liaising with regulators i.e. HSENI. While not essential, the following would be beneficial: Chartered IOSH Membership (CMIOSH). Knowledge and experience working with ISO 45001 and Lead Auditor qualification. Experience managing LOLER and PUWER compliance programmes. Experience within automotive, foundry or heavy manufacturing environments. Experience interacting with insurers regarding liability claims. LLM Belfastemploys around 650 people, with over 50% of our workforce having over 10 years service and over 70% of the current management team having been recruited internally. We offer: a competitive salary and benefits package exciting and challenging opportunities the opportunity to develop skills and advancewith a well-established and progressive company. CVs must be submitted via NIJobs no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Were excited to connect directly with applicants and do not wish to engage recruitment agencies at this time. We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this specific vacancy. Linamar Light Metals Belfast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TPBN1_NI