Health & Safety Officer

  • Smart Hire
  • Newry, County Down
  • Feb 10, 2026
Full time Industrial

Job Description

Warrenpoint Harbour Authority is recruiting a

FULL-TIME HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

To join its growing team.

The Health & Safety Officer will support the ongoing development and maintenance of high standards of health and safety across the port.

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in day-to-day health and safety operations, carrying out inspections, monitoring compliance, supporting risk assessments, and engaging with employees and contractors across a busy port environment.

Key Skills and Requirements

  • Experience in a similar health and safety role, ideally within ports, construction, or a heavy industrial environment.Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Possess strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with teams at all levels.
  • Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office systems.
  • Be proactive, organised, and capable of working independently.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 2nd March 2026 at 5pm.

Warrenpoint Port is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women.