Health and Safety Officer – Belfast

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Join a well-established, growing business where Health & Safety isn’t just paperwork-it’s part of how work gets done. This is a hands-on, site-focused role in Belfast, ideal if you enjoy engaging teams, improving standards and strengthening compliance across multiple locations.

Salary/ Benefits

  • £35,000 per annum
  • Company van provided for site visits
  • Monday – Friday hours
  • Varied, autonomous role with real impact on safety performance
  • Supportive management team
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

About your next employer

Operating across industrial, engineering, scrap metal and construction-related environments, this business supports day-to-day operations across Northern Ireland. Reporting to senior management, you’ll work closely with operational teams and managers, regularly visiting sites to help embed a positive safety culture.

About you

  • Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, engineering, manufacturing, industrial or scrap metal environments
  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
  • Experience preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
  • Experience conducting site inspections and audits
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage employees at all levels
  • Ability to deliver Toolbox Talks and safety briefings
  • Strong administration and report-writing skills
  • Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have Skills

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
  • IOSH qualification
  • Experience within scrap metal recycling, engineering, construction or heavy industry
  • Experience investigating accidents and near misses
  • Working knowledge of ISO management systems

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Preferred: NEBOSH (General) / IOSH qualification(s)
  • Relevant Health & Safety experience across one or more of the following environments: construction, engineering, industrial, manufacturing or scrap metal

Other Requirements

  • Based in Belfast with travel to sites across Northern Ireland
  • Full UK driving licence

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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Take the next step-apply now and bring your safety expertise to a role where it truly matters.

Benefits:+Company Van and Fuel card

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Posted: June 17th, 2026