Health & Safety Manager
Location: Kildare
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established manufacturing operation based in Kildare. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, high-risk production environment.
Reporting into site leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing health and safety standards across the facility, ensuring compliance with legislation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with all relevant Irish Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
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Develop, implement and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
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Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
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Monitor and report on safety performance, trends and key metrics.
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Drive behavioural safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture across all departments.
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Manage contractor safety, permit-to-work systems and site inductions.
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Coordinate health and safety training programmes and maintain competency records.
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Support emergency preparedness activities, including fire safety, emergency response procedures and drills.
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Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are in place.
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Liaise with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, auditors and insurers as required.
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Chair health and safety meetings and provide guidance to managers and operational teams.
About You
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A recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, QQI Level 6 or equivalent).
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Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, warehousing, food production or another high-risk environment.
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Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
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Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to influence, challenge and engage teams at all levels of the business.
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Strong organisational skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
What's on Offer
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Opportunity to join a growing and established manufacturing business.
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Career development and progression opportunities.
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Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.
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Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development.
