Natural World Products is a locally based business with over 30 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry and is now Ireland’s leading recycler of organics. The products produced from our best-in-class recycling process provide sustainable and positive climate solutions across many areas that have a positive impact on the natural world.
Due to our continual growth, we are offering a unique opportunity for you to develop and progress your career within an established and successful business. The successful applicant will be appointed as a Health & Safety Officer on a permanent basis.
ROLE PROFILE
The appointment will be on a full-time permanent basis. We offer a friendly working environment, competitive salary, and office hours of Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
- Location: Main site being either Belfast or Keady (Armagh) – With travel to multiple other NI sites as required
- Salary: Based on experience (Starting Role)
- Additional Benefits include:
- 20 annual leave days in addition to 8 public holidays
- Discretionary annual performance bonus
- Company phone & laptop
- Professional Development support with opportunities for growth and professional advancement
- Free parking, with Free EV charging points available if required
JOB ROLE
While experience in the field is valuable, our ideal candidate doesn’t need to be an expert. We're more focused on finding someone with strong potential, who is proactive, and eager to learn and develop in the role. A good attitude, along with a willingness to adapt and improve, is essential, as we prioritize a positive and growth-oriented environment. We want someone who will grow and develop with our small team on the many future projects.
Key qualities we are looking for:
- Proactive and eager to learn – A candidate who can take initiative and grow into the role. They must be comfortable working independently with managers and staff and conducting site walks without the H&S manager present.
- Adaptable – Open to new challenges, flexible with responsibilities, and willing to travel to various sites as needed.
- Strong attitude – Positive, team-oriented, and willing to contribute to a great workplace culture. Must be keen to understand the growing business and thrive in a continuously changing environment.
- Basic experience in Health & Safety – While we don’t require extensive experience, some familiarity and working knowledge with the field will be helpful.
Reporting to the H&S Manager, the Health & Safety Officer is a hands-on role, visible role with the person providing support, advice and guidance to the site management and operatives to ensure that health, safety and welfare arrangements are adhered to at all times.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Investigation and reporting of H&S accidents, incidents and near misses, determine root cause and implement preventative corrective action alongside site teams.
- Development and review of Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments and Safe Working Procedures for work activities across all sites and continually monitor changes in working procedures and update accordingly.
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site visits to monitor compliance and best industry practice.
- Travel between sites regularly and as and when necessary.
- Visible presence on all Natural World Products sites.
- Build strong working relationships at all levels to advise on and promote a culture of engagement and continuous improvement in regard to health and safety.
- Development and delivery of internal training including toolbox talks, safety alerts etc. and deliver scheduled in-house training on health, safety and environmental topics to ensure employees are provided with sufficient information, instruction and training to carry out their activities safely.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental objectives, targets & initiatives.
- Updating H&S KPI’s and reporting.
- Assisting with HS&E audits, inspections and visits from HSENI, Public Authority Bodies, external auditors, customers etc.
- Health & Safety induction training for new employees.
- Assist with the delivery and compliance of all Health & Safety in relation to future projects.
- Researching health and safety best practice and new legislation and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health, safety and environmental approved codes of practice.
- Assist with the development, implementation and continual improvement of H&S aspects of the Company’s Integrated Management System.
- Undertaking any other duties that may be required to support the effective running of the Health & Safety Department.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Selection Criteria
- Knowledge / experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a Health and Safety related role.
- Experience in the delivery of toolbox talks, safety bulletins and other training.
- Experience of conducting audits and inspections, reviewing findings and communication.
- Skills / ability
- Must be self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
- Be able to work on their own initiative.
- Have excellent planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent team working skills.
- IT literate – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Have excellent and effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships from the shop floor to management.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Full driving license and access to a car as you will be required to travel to multiple NI sites.
- Qualification/education/training
- NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in waste or heavy manufacturing/engineering industries
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a full CV and cover letter.
Shortlisting will be followed by first and second stage interviews.
Natural World Products is an equal opportunities employer. All offers of employment will be made on merit in terms of relevant experience, abilities, and qualifications as applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Health and Safety Officer
