DLO Health & Safety Advisor

DLO Health & Safety Advisor - Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Newtownabbey.

Play a key role in promoting a safe and compliant workplace across the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Health & Safety professional to apply their expertise across a diverse range of projects and environments, supporting staff and management in maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

• To undertake a range of workplace Health & Safety Inspections and audits to produce and issue associated reports and corrective action plans.
• To co-operate with internal and external auditors.
• To develop, deliver and review internal health & safety awareness training.
• To support relevant staff and line managers with the completion of the risk assessments including General Health & Safety Management, COSHH, Noise, Manual Handling, Vibration and DSE, New and Expectant Mothers and First Aid.
• To fulfil the requirements of monthly key performance indicators, maintain appropriate records and statistics and to provide the relevant information for monthly, quarterly and annual reports and organisational Committees.
• To make recommendations to line management based on professional judgement and experience relating to dangerous conditions or situations requiring immediate action.
• To advise on the interpretation and application of Health & Safety legislation.

• Degree or higher qualification (level
  6) in Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant professional qualification,
• Or Can demonstrate that you are currently progressing through a level 6 course in Occupational Health & Safety, expected to complete within 12 months from commencement of the role,
• And can demonstrate 3 years of relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor / Officer role.
• Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) relevant to your qualifications and experience. Willing to demonstrate future commitment to progressing to Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety.

Location:

DLO Cloughfern Avenue, Newtownabbey (travel to other locations may be required).35 days annual leave pro rata.

Temporary, ongoing.

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026