Health and Safety Manager

Posted 08 November 2024
Salary €60000 - €70000 per annum
LocationCork
Job type Permanent
Discipline Environmental, Health & Safety
ReferenceSG10671_1731081524
Contact NameSam Geddis

Job description

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

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety across the business whilst leading the development and implementation of effective H&S policies and procedures.

In your new role:

  • Encourage and support H&S compliance, continuously improving site safety performance
  • Document and assess the site's risk profile, creating and executing plans to mitigate risks
  • Develop and review practical H&S policies and procedures
  • Stay updated with relevant H&S legislation
  • Promote Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) awareness across all teams
  • Integrate H&S measures into equipment upgrades and installations.
  • Ensure activities have current risk assessments and suitable training as needed
  • Assess workplace hazards, identifying preventative measures with management
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Lead safety audits, analyse findings, and suggest improvements
  • Work closely with regulatory auditors and inspectors
  • Ensure all incidents and near-misses are reported, investigated, and addressed promptly

What you will need to succeed:

  • 5+ years' experience in a similar Health and Safety role
  • BSc (Hons) in Occupational H&S, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent.
  • Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
  • Experience with investigations, audits, inspections, compiling reports and making recommendations as appropriate
  • Good communication skills, including written, oral and presentation skills
  • Excellent IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
  • Full clean driving license

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

  • Experience within heavy industry (manufacturing/engineering/construction)
  • Internal auditor certification
  • Environmental certification

For a more detailed brief and 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.