Health & Safety Advisor Placement for ISO-Driven Manufacturing Business
Client: Leading Precast Manufacturer
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Role: Health & Safety Advisor (Permanent)
The Challenge
The client was undergoing team expansion following internal changes, with an urgent need to appoint a qualified Health & Safety Advisor. The brief required:
A minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in a Health & Safety role
Strong working knowledge of ISO45001, ISO9001, and ISO14001 standards
Candidates based within a commutable distance of the Antrim facility
Cultural fit and ability to integrate into a close-knit, operations-focused team
Our Solution
As a trusted recruitment partner with over 16 years of experience in the Health & Safety sector, we applied our proven process, managed by a dedicated HSE recruitment specialist with 3+ years of field experience.
Key steps included:
Detailed consultation to define role requirements, responsibilities, and non-negotiables
Development of a job description and tailored person spec
Multi-channel promotion across our website, NIJobs, LinkedIn, and Indeed
Active sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, NIJobs back-end search, and our internal candidate pool
Screening of candidates for technical skills, certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH), and cultural fit
Face-to-face and Zoom interviews
Shortlist presentation and interview coordination with the client
Offer negotiation and onboarding support
Post-placement aftercare for both client and candidate
The Result
Candidate appointed: Health & Safety Advisor
Start date: 16 January 2024
Status: Still employed and performing well
Candidate located within 12 miles of the site
12+ years’ H&S experience, with full ISO compliance background
Following this successful placement, the client re-engaged us for further roles and we have since placed permanent staff across their HR, Design, and Health & Safety departments.
What the Client Gained
A highly experienced, locally based Health & Safety Advisor who was able to step in quickly and align with both the operational and compliance demands of the business. The relationship has grown into a multi-department recruitment partnership based on trust, delivery, and long-term fit.
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