Location: Kildare
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: €4,600 – €5,800
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety on site.
- Lead the implementation of the site H&S strategy in line with corporate objectives and legal requirements.
- Champion a culture of accountability, safety ownership, and continuous improvement across all levels of the workforce.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to safety officers, supervisors, and line managers.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure site compliance with local, national, and international health & safety regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce safety policies, SOPs, and permit-to-work systems.
- Conduct risk assessments (chemical, ergonomic, mechanical, fire, etc.) and ensure mitigation measures are implemented and reviewed.
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Operational Safety Management
- Oversee daily H&S activities across production, warehousing, utilities, and maintenance areas.
- Monitor and enforce PPE standards, machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined space entry procedures.
- Drive safe systems of work and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Ensure contractor safety management and site induction processes are robust.
Audits, Inspections & Reporting
- Lead internal safety audits and prepare the site for regulatory and corporate inspections.
- Track and report H&S performance indicators (TRIR, LTIs, near misses, compliance metrics).
- Present regular updates to site leadership on progress, risks, and improvement actions.
Training & Engagement
- Deliver and coordinate safety training programs (manual handling, chemical safety, first aid, fire safety, emergency response).
- Promote employee engagement in safety committees, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement projects.
- Develop communication campaigns to raise awareness of health & safety issues.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Maintain site emergency response plans (fire, chemical spill, evacuation).
- Lead emergency drills, liaising with local authorities as required.
- Act as an incident commander or key responder during critical situations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial.