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Irish International Trading Corporation (Cork) Plc, otherwise known as IITC, was established in 1920 and we are immensely proud of having diversified and developed over time to become one of Ireland's leading wholesalers of Hardware, Steel, Wire, Agricultural Plastics, Salt, Bathroom supplies and Plumbing Materials.
The quality, expertise and commitment of our loyal employees has been the foundation of our success and will be the biggest driver of our business in further development. It is this passion about our industries and products which ensures that each of our customers, big and small, receives a bespoke and high-quality customer experience every time that they deal with IITC. Our business is underpinned by our 5 core values, as how we achieve success is just as important as being successful -Loyalty -Quality -Integrity -Respect & Inclusiveness -Unique customer service.
We are seeking a skilled Health & Safety Manager to shape and embed a robust health and safety culture across our business. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive health and safety function from the ground up.
Department
Group Operations / Health & Safety
Reporting To
Managing Director
Location:
Group-wide role covering all sites: Tivoli, Tramore Road, Naas, and Greystones
(Some travel between locations required)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of a Group Health & Safety strategy. (Using the ISO45001 framework).
* Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with HSE legislation and industry best practices.
* Act as the organisations subject matter expert on all health, safety, and compliance matters.
* Conduct risk assessments, develop safe systems of work, and ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice.
* Oversee site-specific H&S initiatives across all locations (Tivoli, Tramore Road, Naas, and Greystones).
* Deliver staff training and toolbox talks on health & safety, manual handling, PPE use, traffic management, etc.
* Monitor and improve site safety in relation to vehicle movement, pedestrian safety, storage practices, and space management.
* Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
* Investigate and report on accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing preventative measures.
* Maintain and regularly update H&S documentation, including policies, procedures, and risk registers.
* Liaise with external agencies, auditors, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies as required.
* Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging with staff at all levels to drive awareness and accountability.
Essential
Qualifications and Skills:
* +3 years experience in a similar Health & Safety role, ideally within distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing.
* Experience in the ISO 45001 management system and its use in H&S auditing.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001.
* Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, IOSH, or equivalent).
* Proven experience establishing or significantly enhancing a H&S function
* Strong understanding of relevant H&S legislation and best practice.
* Experience in staff training and the delivery of H&S inductions and materials.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and health and safety reporting software.
* Full driving license and willingness to travel to various sites
Desirable
* Experience managing H&S across multiple sites.
* Familiarity with transport safety, vehicle/pedestrian segregation, and warehousing environments.
* First Aid, Fire Safety, or Manual Handling Instructor qualifications.
Key Competencies
* Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously in a stand-alone role.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage all levels of staff.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Organised, systematic, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
What We Offer
Appropriate salary package
Permanent Role
Digital Wellbeing Platform
Pension Contributions
Opportunities for development
Further Education Support
On Site Parking
Medical Expenses Reimbursement Scheme
Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, socio economic or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Skills
Organisational Skills Process Improvement Prioritization
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Construction
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