Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: 826d743690ccbc6eb642182d73bf121c
Job information
Location: Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland
Client / Employer: Occupop
Job reference: 826d743690ccbc6eb642182d73bf121c
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Posting date: 20.05.2026
The Purpose of the Role
As a Health & Safety Officer, you will provide health and safety guidance, auditing, and training to a team of operators and technicians in a semiconductor cleanroom environment while supporting the Customer in key areas throughout the manufacturing process. Your goal will be to adhere to facility standard operating procedures with a focus on safety and quality. Your success will contribute to the facilities' overall throughput while simultaneously developing your own skills in a coveted and highly technical industry.
Person Specification
You are safety focused and have proven leadership skills and experience.
A strong team player with the ability to work well within a diverse team.
Have excellent organisational, time keeping, and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to different tasks and to prioritise activities.
You are looking for a new challenge and to develop your career.
Work Schedule
12 hour shifts to cover 7 days (Sunday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Thursday) alternating Wednesdays shift pattern.
Contract Type
1 year fixed term contract
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of the Customer's Ireland EHS program at site level: leadership engagement, customer EHS point of contact, deliver instructor‑led Life Saving Rules training, monitor EHS KPIs, establish key safety focus areas for site.
Manage and interpret EHS‑related documentation, including but not limited to the Customer's safety documentation & procedures, safety indicators (leading/lagging), incident logs (near miss/good catch, injury, and environment).
Perform thorough incident investigations to ensure actions are put in place to prevent further occurrence.
Provide sustaining support for the field operations team (safety review board support, permit to work reviews, etc.).
Create and effectively distribute toolbox talks, safety communications, and informational presentations. Engage closely with the site management team.
Perform in‑fab GEMBA walks (behavioral safety observations) in partnership with operation teams.
Partner, collaborate, and communicate with customer on safety program initiatives.
Work with EU EHS Manager to land Top‑X structural safety issues towards VHV and track progress.
Role Requirements
Relevant qualification in EHS / Safety Management or equivalent.
2+ years of experience working in an EHS environment.
Previous knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing environment is a plus.
Implementing an EHS Management System – procedures, training and coaching of departments to ensure compliance.
Excellent written communication skills in English.
Flexibility to travel on short term assignments related to the role.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment, which will involve wearing a gown and relevant personal protective equipment.
100% compliance with all safety and protocol specs and regulations.
Physical Requirements
Strong physical stamina to stand, stoop, walk and reach for the duration of an 8‑hour working day (breaks excluded).
Benefits of Working with WGNSTAR
Discounted rates of on‑site facilities.
Free on‑site car parking.
Reward & Recognition Programme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Learning and development.
Opportunities for career progression.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Employment Equality Acts. WGNSTAR places strong emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open‑door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.
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