An exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join our client, a leading plastics manufacturing company based in West Limerick, on a permanent contract. This is a fully onsite position and will be based on a Mon-Fri week (8am - 5pm). Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and current legislation. Provide expert Health & Safety guidance and promote a positive safety culture across the organisation. Support management and employees in maintaining safe systems of work and best practices. Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions where required. Schedule and carry out regular safety audits, inspections, and workplace safety walks (Gemba walks). Deliver Health & Safety inductions, refresher training, and coordinate external safety training programmes, including Lifting Equipment Training, Fire Warden Training, Portable Fire Extinguisher Training, etc. Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, monitor safety equipment servicing, and manage incident reporting. Organise weekly Health & Safety Committee meetings, record minutes, and drive continuous safety improvements. Key Requirements 3-5+ years’ experience in Health and Safety, including any relevant qualifications. Ability to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of the business and staff, as well as the equipment and materials used. Ability to conduct hazard/incident investigations. Previous experience working in a similar manufacturing environment is preferred. Dynamic individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude, prepared to take responsibility, be flexible, motivated and drive results. Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels of an organisation. Proficiency in MS Office applications including excel, powerpoint, word.
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