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Health & Safety Manager
Permanent Opportunity
Northern Ireland Based
Purpose of role:
The Health & Safety Manager will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, and recycling operations.
The role focuses on minimising risks, maintaining compliance with UK legislation, and embedding a strong EHS culture across all activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety Compliance:
Ensure adherence to theHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974,CDM Regulations 2015, and relevant UK joinery manufacturing and recycling regulations.
Conduct EHS site inspections for manufacturing facilities, recycling units, and fit-out sites to ensure compliance.
Create, implement, and review EHS plans tailored to joinery manufacturing and recycling operations.
Risk Assessment & Management:
Develop and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for activities involving machinery, hazardous materials, and fit-out installations.
Identify and mitigate risks related to woodworking equipment, waste handling, and recycling processes.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
Training & Awareness:
Deliver EHS training sessions specific to woodworking machinery safety, material handling, and recycling operations.
Conduct toolbox talks and awareness sessions focusing on fire safety, dust control, and manual handling in joinery manufacturing.
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability:
Ensure adherence to waste management regulations, including proper segregation and recycling of materials.
Promote initiatives to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and improve the sustainability of manufacturing and recycling processes.
Monitor air quality in joinery facilities (e.g., dust and VOC emissions) and implement controls to meet environmental standards.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including COSHH assessments for adhesives, finishes, and other chemicals used in joinery.
Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting compliance status and areas for improvement.
Ensure contractors and subcontractors meet EHS documentation requirements, including licenses for handling recycled materials.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing teams, recycling operators, and contractors to integrate EHS objectives into daily activities.
Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors on EHS matters.
Skills & Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of EHS practices injoinery manufacturing,construction fit-out, andrecycling operations.
Expertise in woodworking machinery safety, chemical handling, and waste management.
Strong leadership and communication skills to drive EHS initiatives and influence stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions.
Familiarity with environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and health & safety systems (ISO 45001).
Qualifications & Experience:
NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential).
Specialist training or certification in woodworking machinery safety (desirable).
Membership with IOSH or IEMA (preferred).
Proven EHS management experience in joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, or recycling.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including COSHH, PUWER, and WEEE regulations.
Please apply with CV if interested.
