Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join a dynamic organization at the forefront of the sector. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and lead a team of three Health & Safety Representatives, providing mentorship, direction, and development support.
2. Lead and manage all Health & Safety initiatives across the site, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practices.
3. Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.
4. Provide guidance, training, and support to all departments on safety matters and promote a positive safety culture.
5. Conduct regular audits, inspections, and accident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions are taken.
6. Monitor, record, and report on health and safety performance and prepare relevant documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
7. Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and advise senior management accordingly.
8. Coordinate emergency response planning and ensure that all relevant staff are adequately trained.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
* Minimum of 5 years experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
* Proven experience managing or leading a team.
* Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and standards.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
* Proficient in MS Office and health & safety reporting tools.
* Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Benefits:
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Graduate Programme.
* Long Service Programme.
* Wellness Programme.
* Cycle to work Scheme.
Additional Opportunities:
* EHS Junior - Limerick / Clare.
* EHS Assistant - Kildare.
* Health and Safety Officer - Carlow.
* Site Administrator - Site Clerk - Document Controller - €35K.
* Health and Safety (PSDP) Positions available in Dublin / Galway.
* Senior EHS Advisor - Dublin.
* Junior EHS Officers - South East Ireland.
* EHS Manager - Dublin.