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Health and Safety Manager

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join a leading retailer's distribution centre in Naas County Kildare. You will be responsible for 2 sites in Naas & Mitchelstown Travel to the Mitchelstown site will be also required as needed.

As Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team of Health and Safety Specialists and you will be overseeing the implementation of the health and safety strategy across two sites. This position is offered on a 15-month fixed-term contract.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, food safety, and trading legislation.
  • Lead and manage a team of Health and Safety Specialists operating across two regions.
  • Provide strategic direction for the implementation of the company’s health and safety standards across all operational areas.
  • Chair and lead health and safety working groups and projects to promote best practices and consistency across the business.
  • Oversee the company’s response to enforcement actions or regulatory interventions within the designated regions.
  • Conduct thorough investigations into serious accidents and incidents, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Health and Safety Authority.
  • Coordinate ongoing reviews of national documentation to ensure alignment with Irish regulatory requirements.

Role Requirements:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
  • NEBOSH Diploma qualified or holds a similar relevant degree level qualification in H&S or Environmental Health.
  • Experience in managing and coaching a team of health and safety professionals.
  • Ideally experience within H&S in Retail, Logistics or Food Safety
  • Strong understanding of Irish health and safety legislation.
  • You have a full and valid driving licence.

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Private Employee Medical Insurance
  • Hybrid working- 2 days a week from home

For more information or even a private discussion please contact Gillian Nicholson

gillian.nicholson@collinsmcnicholas.ie

090 6450665