An exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join a leading retailer's distribution centre in Naas County Kildare. You will be responsible for 2 sites in Naas & Mitchelstown Travel to the Mitchelstown site will be also required as needed.
As Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team of Health and Safety Specialists and you will be overseeing the implementation of the health and safety strategy across two sites. This position is offered on a 15-month fixed-term contract.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Reporting to the Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, food safety, and trading legislation.
2. Lead and manage a team of Health and Safety Specialists operating across two regions.
3. Provide strategic direction for the implementation of the company's health and safety standards across all operational areas.
4. Chair and lead health and safety working groups and projects to promote best practices and consistency across the business.
5. Oversee the company's response to enforcement actions or regulatory interventions within the designated regions.
6. Conduct thorough investigations into serious accidents and incidents, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Health and Safety Authority.
7. Coordinate ongoing reviews of national documentation to ensure alignment with Irish regulatory requirements.
Role Requirements:
8. 3+ years' experience in a similar role.
9. NEBOSH Diploma qualified or holds a similar relevant degree level qualification in H&S or Environmental Health.
10. Experience in managing and coaching a team of health and safety professionals.
11. Ideally experience within H&S in Retail, Logistics or Food Safety
12. Strong understanding of Irish health and safety legislation.
13. You have a full and valid driving licence.
Benefits:
14. Company car
15. Private Employee Medical Insurance
16. Hybrid working- 2 days a week from home