HSE Contractor Manager

TST Group is a market-leading transport, warehousing, and logistics provider headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, and more than 1.5 million square feet of warehousing capacity, and delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions to a diverse client base across the UK and Ireland. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the health, safety, and environmental management framework across all TST Group operations in Northern Ireland and the UK. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a senior, business-critical role that works cross-functionally with Compliance, Operations, HR, Transport, and Warehousing teams to embed a safety-first culture and ensure full regulatory compliance. Act as the competent person for health and safety across the organisation, providing expert guidance to all levels of management. Set and monitor KPIs for health and safety performance across all sites and operations. Prepare and present regular H&S reports, trend analyses, and recommendations to the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Operational Safety Management Oversee health and safety across 1.5 million sq ft of warehousing operations, including MHE safety, racking inspections, fire safety, manual handling, and working at height. Manage transport safety across the 500+ vehicle fleet, including driver safety, load security, vehicle compliance, and on-road risk management, working closely with the Transport team. Conduct and oversee risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work across all operational activities. Lead the investigation of all accidents, incidents, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis is completed, and corrective actions are implemented and tracked. Manage contractor and visitor safety, including permit-to-work systems and site induction programmes Compliance & Regulatory Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, RIDDOR, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, CDM, and the Road Traffic Act. Act as the primary point of contact for the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and other regulatory bodies. Work collaboratively with the Compliance team to ensure alignment between H&S, quality, and environmental management systems. Stay abreast of legislative changes and emerging best practices, translating these into operational policies and procedures. Culture, Training & Engagement Champion a positive health and safety culture across the business, engaging the 420+ workforce through effective communication and visible leadership. Work with HR to develop and deliver a comprehensive H&S training programme, including inductions, toolbox talks, management training, and role-specific competency development. Establish and lead site safety committees and employee engagement forums. Drive behavioural safety initiatives to reduce incidents and promote proactive hazard reporting. Manage occupational health programmes, including health surveillance, DSE assessments, and wellbeing initiatives. Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Develop and maintain emergency response plans, fire evacuation procedures, and business continuity arrangements across all sites. Essential Qualifications & Experience NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent Level 6 qualification). Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior H&S management role, ideally within transport, warehousing, logistics, or a similarly complex multi-site industrial environment. Demonstrable experience in managing transport safety and fleet compliance. Strong knowledge of UK/NI health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards. Experience in developing and delivering H&S training programmes at all levels. Desirable Qualifications & Experience NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management. Transport Manager CPC or equivalent transport safety qualification. Experience in a business experiencing rapid growth or transformation. Experience of working with HSENI and managing regulatory inspections. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels, from warehouse operatives and drivers to the Managing Director and senior leadership. Strong leadership and people management skills with a collaborative, coaching approach. Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret trends and drive evidence-based improvements. Skills: Health & Safety Health and Safety H&S Benefits: Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Training and development opportunities Employee Benefits App…