Location: Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, is currently seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join their organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to work closely with the Health & Safety Manager and leadership team, helping to drive a strong safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health & Safety Management System.
- Promote and champion a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments.
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Deliver site inductions and coordinate health and safety training.
- Support fire drills, emergency response activities and the site fire team.
- Maintain ISO 45001 documentation and support internal and external audits.
- Manage training records, competency matrices and compliance documentation.
- Prepare health and safety reports and monitor outstanding actions.
- Support the Safety Committee, wellness initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with additional health and safety projects as required.
- Third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety Officer role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 26 days annual leave
- Health insurance
- Pension scheme
- Wellness initiatives
- Career development opportunities
If you're looking to join a company that places health, safety and continuous improvement at the heart of its operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Claire at Force Recruitment & Outsourcing for a confidential discussion.
