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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.