Health & Safety Officer
Location: Limerick, Ireland. The client is a well‑established manufacturing organisation.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role will support and drive all aspects of the company's Health & Safety programme, ensuring compliance, promoting a safety culture, and maintaining safe systems across the facility.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the implementation and ongoing compliance of Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
Provide expert Health & Safety advice, guidance, and support to management and employees.
Review, update, and maintain policies in line with current legislation and best practice.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Conduct risk assessments and support the implementation of appropriate control measures.
Identify workplace hazards and drive corrective actions.
Schedule and coordinate regular audits and inspections across all departments.
Carry out Gemba walks throughout the facility to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Monitor Health & Safety performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Conduct Health & Safety inductions for new employees.
Deliver refresher training and awareness programmes.
Coordinate external training such as Manual Handling, Fire Warden, Portable Fire Extinguisher, Lifting Equipment, and other statutory training.
Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and hazardous occurrences.
Maintain accurate records and reporting systems; manage incident reporting through internal and statutory requirements.
Support root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Drive the company's Zero Harm objectives.
Maintain accurate records, monitoring certification of safety equipment.
Coordinate and minute weekly Health & Safety Committee meetings.
Produce regular Health & Safety reports and KPI updates for management.
Qualifications
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to engage effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Key Skills & Competencies
Health & Safety Management
Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Safety Auditing & Compliance
Employee Training & Engagement
Continuous Improvement
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Communication & Influencing Skills
Organisation & Time Management
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and culture
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Exposure to a busy and dynamic manufacturing environment
Long‑term career development opportunities
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