Job DescriptionJob Title:Health & Safety OfficerDescription:We are hiring for our client: a leading organisation seeking a conscientious and detail-oriented Health & Safety Officer. Following recent expansion, the successful Health & Safety Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing safety, health, and welfare across the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Health & Safety Officer will drive compliance, enhance safety culture, and implement best practices in a dynamic, high-performing environment.Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:Opportunity to shape health and safety culture across a growing organisationExcellent benefits package including pension scheme, further education support, and quarterly social activitiesBased at the company's modern HQ in Rathcoole, Dublin, with occasional travel to client sitesThe Role:Ensure full compliance with statutory health, safety, and welfare obligationsDevelop, implement, and monitor health & safety policies, procedures, and training programmesConduct hazard identification, risk assessments, audits, and inspections across sitesLead investigations into incidents and near-misses, ensuring corrective actions are implementedMaintain records and liaise with regulatory bodies and external consultants as requiredPromote a proactive, safety-conscious culture through awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and regular engagement with staff and managementSupport continuous improvement initiatives and emergency preparednessAssist in contractor onboarding, reviewing RAMs, and ensuring safe work practices on all sitesThe Person:You will have:A Diploma or Degree in Health and Safety (essential)At least 2 years' experience in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing environmentProven experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysisAbility to formulate, implement, and revise health and safety documentationExcellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skillsIntegrity, resilience, and a proactive approach to health and safetyFull clean driving licence and fluency in EnglishDesirable but not essential:Experience in switchgear, electrical, or power industriesKnowledge of electrical safety standards and industry regulationsFamiliarity with project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, etc.)The Reward:Full-time, permanent position with negotiable salary depending on experienceBased primarily onsite in Rathcoole, Dublin (occasional travel to client sites required)Benefits include Bike to Work scheme, continuous training, pension scheme, further education support, employee assistance programme, quarterly social activities, and free parkingNext Steps – Why Hunter Savage:For further information, and to apply for this Health & Safety Officer job, please contact Dominic Heron on, email, or send a private message via LinkedIn. At Hunter Savage, our specialist recruitment consultancy offers expert, confidential advice, helping professionals make the right move within their specialised industry.Salary details are intended as a guide and are based on your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.