Job Description

Health and Safety Officer - County Clare

Ref No: AM18375

County Clare, Republic of Ireland

Competitive salary

Health and Safety Officer - County Clare.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and strategic implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with current and future relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and strategic insights on health and safety matters to internal stakeholders, including senior management.
• Facilitate effective consultation through engagement with Safety Committees and Safety Representatives to drive alignment and consensus.
• Act as an ambassador and promote the development of a positive H&S culture of excellence and inclusion within the organisation.
• Oversee, coordinate and support/deliver comprehensive HSE training programs, including onboarding, company requirements, procedural updates, and new legal requirements, ensuring all employees and contractors are informed and compliant.
• Lead the compilation and analysis of accident investigation reports, utilizing data-driven insights to support accident prevention initiatives and enhance safety practices.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of work areas, operations and systems; monitor and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Oversee the development and execution of Emergency Plans, including evacuation procedures and drills, to ensure readiness and compliance across all operational areas.
• Provision of health and safety reports and metrics to Senior Management and administer Health and Safety software systems around document control, auditing, incident reporting etc.

Requirements and Skills sought:
• Third level qualification in Health & Safety or similar is required or recognised safety qualification
• At least 2-3 years on-site Safety Officer experience (experience in the manufacturing sector would be an advantage but not mandatory)
• Experience in risk assessment and strong understanding of Irish and EU health and safety legal requirements
• Competent auditor and training experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in delivering training;
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work on own initiative, with problem solving skills