Health and Safety Officer

2 weeks ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland SSE Cleaning Full time

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SSE, a CWS Group company, is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience in Cleanroom Services, Contract Cleaning, and Facilities Audits.

We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our growing team at our Galway head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and driven professional to develop their career within a highly regulated and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure company-wide compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (chemical risk experience is a plus).
  • Lead investigations into accidents and incidents; implement corrective actions.
  • Deliver safety training programs, including manual handling.
  • Maintain detailed H&S training records, including toolbox talks and chemical awareness.
  • Ensure PPE protocols are followed and safety records are up to date.
  • Liaise with insurers, external consultants, and other key stakeholders.
  • Regularly review and update SSE's Safety Statement and provide ongoing staff training.
  • Report safety performance and issues to senior leadership.
  • Track corrective actions to ensure they are resolved by the assigned closure dates.
  • Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
  • Follow up on health and safety issues, ensuring timely and effective close-out in line with agreed task dates.
  • Deliver health and safety inductions for new personnel at Head Office

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Health and Safety or related field
  • 2-3 years' experience in a similar H&S role
  • Strong experience in risk assessments and incident investigations
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong computer literacy - word, excel, PowerPoint etc and preferable experience in working with online management systems is preferred

Advantages:

  • Experience in the medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience with chemical risk assessments
  • A valid driver's license

This is a fully office-based role in Galway, but occasional travel to client sites is required, so flexibility is essential.

At SSE, we pride ourselves on high standards, continuous training (ISO9001:2015 certified), and a culture of safety and excellence. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career in Health & Safety, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your H&S career with a leader in the Life Sciences sector.

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