Health & Safety Coordinator

Posted 02 December 2024
Salary €45000 - €50000 per annum
LocationMonaghan
Job type Permanent
Discipline Environmental, Health & Safety
ReferenceSG10650_1733128289
Contact NameSam Geddis

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturing firm on the appointment of a Health & Safety Coordinator.

As a H&S Coordinator, you will have responsibility for all Health and Safety matters for the business, including quality and compliance.

In your new role:

  • Provide HSE / Compliance support and advice to the business
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; implement corrective actions and update documentation
  • Ensure compliance with new health and safety legislation
  • Lead risk assessments, including manual handling, fire risk, COSHH, and fire prevention
  • Maintain and update ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards
  • Conduct occupational health surveys
  • Ensure all employees receive required EHS training, including new hire inductions
  • Participate in monthly Health and Safety conference calls and meetings
  • Promote a positive safety and compliance culture across the site
  • Chair monthly Health and Safety meetings, documenting and reporting outcomes
  • Deliver regular Health and Safety toolbox talks and training
  • Coordinate external audits and manage on-site audits
  • Monitor and report on environmental performance
  • Implement strategies for sustainability and waste reduction

What you will need to succeed:

  • Previous experience in a Health and Safety role
  • Relevant NEBOSH qualification
  • Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
  • Experience with investigations, audits, inspections, compiling reports and making recommendations as appropriate
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good communication skills, including written, oral and presentation skills
  • Excellent IT skills (MS Office)
  • Driving license and access to transport

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

  • Previous experience within the manufacturing or engineering industry
  • Internal auditor certifications

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.