Health And Safety Manager in Coleraine

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and fabrication business on the appointment of a Health & Safety Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to join a growing organisation operating across the engineering, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the company's safety culture, ensuring compliance across multiple sites, and driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance throughout the business.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with operational teams, site management, and contractors to implement best practice, support ongoing compliance, and provide expert guidance on all aspects of Health & Safety management.

In your new role:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems across the business.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring activities across manufacturing and construction environments.
• Support and monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained.
• Develop and review risk assessments, method statements, and control measures to effectively manage workplace hazards.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Prepare monthly HSE reports, performance dashboards, and safety communications for management teams.
• Support internal audit programmes and coordinate preparations for external audits and ISO accreditation requirements.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas.
• Deliver Health & Safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes to employees and management teams.
• Provide specialist guidance on areas including COSHH, fire safety, occupational health, machinery safety, and risk management.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through effective engagement with employees, contractors, and stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed:

• 5+ years' experience within a senior Health & Safety role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or a related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Train the Trainer certifications such as Manual Handling or Abrasive Wheels.
• Previous experience supporting both manufacturing and construction operations.
• Experience preparing organisations for external audits and accreditation processes.

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.