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Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
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- Full-time
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- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Support Assistant - 3yr Fixed-Term, 37hrs
Galway Simon Community —Galway, County Galway
- €35,434–€44,539 a year
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Housing Support Officer (Relief Panel)
Galway Simon Community —Galway, County Galway
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Housing Support Officer - Specific Purpose, 37hrs
Galway Simon Community —Galway, County Galway
- €39,951–€56,089 a year
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Environmental, Health & Safety Officer

Walsh Waste Limited -
Oranmore, County Galway

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Job details

Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee discount
Referral programme

Full job description

The Environmental, Health & Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring Walsh Waste & Recycling maintains full compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and waste-management legislation. The role will lead the company's safety culture, environmental compliance programmes, risk management initiatives and employee engagement activities to ensure a safe, sustainable and legally compliant workplace.

The successful candidate will act as the company's subject matter expert on EHS matters, working closely with management, operational teams, drivers, workshop personnel and regulatory authorities.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

Lead and continuously improve the company's Health & Safety Management System (ISO 45001).
Promote a positive safety culture across all areas of the business.
Ensure compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Waste Management legislation.
Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), SOPs and related safety documentation.

Incident & Risk Management

Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events.
Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Environmental Management

Lead and continuously improve the company's Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
Oversee environmental compliance across waste collection, transport, processing and recycling operations.
Ensure compliance with company permits, licences and environmental monitoring requirements.
Support sustainability initiatives and environmental awareness programmes.

Training & Employee Engagement

Develop and manage EHS training programmes.
Deliver manual handling training, inductions and toolbox talks.
Support managers and employees in maintaining safe working practices.

Stakeholder & Operational Support

Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors and external service providers.
Support fleet safety, contractor management and operational compliance activities.
Assist with the management of the waste facility and customer compliance queries.
Maintain and monitor key EHS documentation, records and reporting.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Guided by our mission to grow sustainably and equitably, we are committed to delivering innovative, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective services. We continuously invest in our people, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and promote a circular economy through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling—while maintaining exceptional customer care.

Sustainability Highlights

Achieved a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions.
Improved collection route efficiency by 20%.
Transitioning our entire fleet of cars and vans to Electric Vehicles.
Committed to planting 50,000 trees to offset operational emissions.
Purchasing 100% renewable electricity for our operations.
Expanding our renewable energy capacity with solar panels on office rooftops.

We strive to be recognised not only for our reliability and flexibility but also as a leader in sustainable waste management. Our goal is to set the standard in the industry through forward-thinking solutions that benefit our employees, our customers, and the environment.

Company Culture

At Walsh Waste & Recycling, the company fosters a welcoming and friendly culture where staff members from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver high-quality customer service. The company invests in continuous employee development and training to maintain these standards. Based in Oranmore, all company departments operate from the same site, which is close to local amenities and only a 2-minute drive from the M6 motorway. Whether in the office, yard, garage, or on the road, Walsh Waste & Recycling ensures staff have the best equipment to perform their jobs effectively. The vehicle fleet is regularly upgraded and well-maintained in the on-site garage, and the office spaces are newly refurbished with modern equipment and energy efficiencies to reduce environmental impact.

Company Benefits

Benefits:

Opportunities for career advancement.
Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
Social Events – Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.
Discounted rates on skip hire.
Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.
Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee discounts, Referral bonus, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities, Long service awards

Salary

Not disclosed

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