Health and Safety Manager – Limerick
A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join its team in Limerick on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a strong safety culture across a complex industrial site. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and will play a central role in ensuring full compliance with all health, safety, and welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and promote safety awareness, engagement, and continuous improvement across the site.
2. Monitor compliance through regular safety audits and inspections.
3. Advise management on actions to minimise occupational risks.
4. Maintain and report on safety KPIs and performance metrics.
5. Develop and implement accident reduction and prevention programmes.
6. Create and deliver annual safety initiatives and training programmes.
7. Investigate incidents and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
8. Ensure compliance with company life-saving rules and external regulatory requirements.
9. Liaise with external agencies (e.g. HSA) and internal stakeholders on all safety matters.
10. Manage site inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
11. Coordinate statutory inspections and maintain relevant documentation.
What You'll Bring:
12. Degree in a relevant discipline plus a recognised Health & Safety qualification or diploma.
13. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar H&S management role within manufacturing, quarrying, or heavy industry.
14. Strong understanding of industrial processes and safety systems.
15. Proven experience with ISO implementation and auditing.
16. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
17. Confident IT user with strong reporting and presentation skills.
What's on Offer:
18. Competitive salary and benefits package.
19. A long-established, industry-leading employer.
20. Opportunity to shape and influence the safety culture of a major manufacturing operation.
If you're a proactive safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and wants to make a real impact, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Darren Brown at or to discuss in confidence.
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