Westland Horticulture is a market-leading gardening manufacturing company known for innovation, quality, and excellence. We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to oversee and enhance safety and environmental practices across all Westland Growing Media sites in Northern Ireland. This role is critical in supporting our General Manager in fostering a strong culture of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. You will be a key driver in implementing HSE best practices to help the organisation remain compliant, efficient, and sustainable in its manufacturing operations. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include: Health & Safety Promote develop a Safety Culture across NI GM sites. Establish and maintain a robust safety culture across manufacturing units. Conduct regular safety training sessions for all employees to promote safe work practices. Develop and implement safety protocols, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to industry standards. Oversee incident investigations and identify preventive measures. Environmental To be the catalyst for activity and commitment to environmental management To ensure, at minimum, legal compliance and reduce risk of non-compliance. To help drive product stewardship across the business. Drive sustainability strategy implementation to support corporate environmental goals. Manage carbon reporting by tracking, analysing, and reporting on greenhouse gas Skills and Qualifications: Degree in environmental management , or equivalent with relevant NEBOSH qualifications. Practical working knowledge of improving safety in a manufacturing environment. Has developed a ‘’safety culture’’ in an industrial setting If you have a background in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering, this will put you in good stead for this role Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance (especially PPC permits). Experience in carbon footprint reporting and sustainability strategies. Familiarity with safety audit processes and safety management systems. Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with government bodies and internal teams up to Director level. Background in horticulture, agriculture, or manufacturing industries, with relevant certifications in HSE. It would be desirable to have a working knowledge of legislation around waste management and animal by products Why Join Westland? Opportunity to lead impactful HSE initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with a committed team on ambitious sustainability goals and ESG initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits with opportunities for career growth in a forward-thinking organisation. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Closing date for applications - Monday 6th of January, 2025
