Job Title:
Health, Safety & Environment Officer
Reporting to:
Operations Director
Location:
Newtownards
Hours:
Part Time (24 per week)
Who we are:
Founded in Newtownards, we proudly serve bathroom retailers across Ireland and the UK.
Specialising in a niche market, we deliver an unmatched selection of products, exceptional quality, and outstanding value. With impressive and sustained growth over the past decade, Aqualla Adamsez is owned by FM Mattesson group.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health, Safety & Environment Officer
t
o join our team on a part-time basis. This role is crucial in ensuring that our workplace not only complies with legal safety requirements but also fosters a culture of well-being and best practices across our operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise and guide managers, supervisors, and employees on HS&E matters.
* Use experience, knowledge and skills to develop and promote a positive HS&E culture.
* Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and investigations, ensuring effective and timely action planning with a focus on risk reduction. Ensure the effective communication of lessons learned.
* Lead internal audits and support external audit processes. Effectively engage internal stakeholders in the audit process.
* Develop, implement, and update HS&E policies in compliance with current legislation. Keep up to date with new HSE legislation and best practice developments that affect the business.
* Take ownership of ensuring up to date compliance training is in place across the business. Delivering in-house training and coordinating external training where needed.
* Providing support for the Sustainability Action plan, including following up actions, compiling reports and contributing ideas.
* Effectively utilise the H&S System to manage documentation, processes and reports.
* Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on health and safety activities and performance.
* Make suggestions and implement agreed initiatives for continuous improvement of our H&S environment and sustainability plans.
Essential:
* NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
* 3–5 years' experience in a similar role or strong demonstrable knowledge in health & safety in a warehouse or manufacturing environment,
* Can demonstrate experience and/or training in effective incident investigation and route cause analysis.
* Strong PC literacy with Microsoft 365 and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, OneDrive) and ability to learn new software quickly, including H&S compliance and inspection apps.
* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Full driving licence with access to transport.
Desirable:
* Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Health & Safety Management, Environmental Health).
* Skilled in digital data capture, reporting, and dashboard creation, with experience supporting paperless processes and workflow automation
* Relevant training qualification (e.g., Train the Trainer) or demonstrable experience
Core Competencies
* Strong problem-solving abilities.
* High attention to detail and organisational skills.
* A proactive approach to safety improvement and employee engagement.
* Ability to take and provide constructive feedback
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Terms:
* Part-time position:
24 hours per week
* Flexible working days
* Competitive Salary
* Opportunity to influence and improve workplace safety culture
To apply, please send your CV by 26th September.