Health & Safety Officer

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Health & Safety Officer to support the delivery of health, safety, and environmental compliance across our client sites. The role involves assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of H&S policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, site teams, and clients to conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments, while also promoting safety awareness and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the development and upkeep of company health & safety policies, procedures, and documentation (RAMS, SSOW, SDS).

- Participate in risk assessments, site inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

- Support investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses; contribute to corrective actions.

- Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings where required.

- Promote a culture of safety awareness, encouraging open communication and recognition of safe behaviours.

- Stay up to date with Irish H&S legislation, regulations, and industry standards, and recommend updates.

- Maintain safety records, reports, and training compliance systems.

- Work collaboratively with managers, supervisors, and contractors to resolve H&S.

Requirements

- Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent.

- 2+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role (multi‑site experience an advantage).

- Knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and ISO standards (45001, 14001).

- Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with staff and clients.

- Full clean EU driving licence, with flexibility to travel to client sites.

- Strong initiative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Positive attitude, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

- Manual Handling Instructor and/or Safe Pass Instructor certification.

- Experience in facilities management, data centres, cleanrooms, or other regulated.

- Familiarity with ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) initiatives and reporting.

Why Join?

- Company Car (role‑dependent)

- Generous Leave: 23 days annual leave plus Good Friday

- Balance Boost Days: Four company‑designated 3:00pm finishes per year

- Bank Holiday Friday: 3:00pm early finish on long weekends

- Wellbeing Culture: Supportive, team‑focused environment with wellness initiatives

- Development Opportunities: Training, mentoring, and career progression

Ready to Make a Move?

If you’re an ambitious, client‑focused leader ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Note: Only applicants with existing legal rights to work in Ireland can be considered.

How to Apply:

Please send your full and up‑to‑date CV along with a cover note or email to our Multi‑Sector team.

Please note at this time, applications can only be accepted from those who already hold legal right to work in Ireland/UK and only suitable applicants may be contacted.

Equality is at the forefront of our operation and we provide equality of opportunity to everyone.

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