Ehs Officer

Kent Stainless Ltd.; Ardcavan; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company Pension

Cycle to Work

Discount on gym membership

On-site parking

Death in Service Benefit

Free flu vaccination

Social club

Job summary

Kent Stainless Ltd. is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to own and continually improve our integrated EHS management system, ensuring safe, compliant and environmentally responsible execution across our fabrication operations.

You will lead audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, coach leaders on accountability, and drive environmental compliance while liaising with authorities and certification bodies. A practical leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' EHS experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Hands-on experience with audits, risk assessment and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Lead risk assessments, investigations and corrective actions.
• Chair Safety Committee and deliver EHS training and toolbox talks.
• Report EHS KPIs and manage contractor controls and permits.

Skills

H&S qualification

EHS management

Leadership on shop floor

Education

H&S qualification

Job description

Kent Stainless is a leading stainless steel fabrication business, certified to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced EHS Manager to own and continually improve our integrated EHS management system and help make safe, compliant and environmentally responsible execution part of how the business operates every day.

The Role

• This is a visible, hands-on role - not a desk-based compliance position. You will own the EHS management system and assurance framework, while coaching operational leaders to retain clear accountability for safe execution in their own areas.
• Own and continually improve ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, including audit readiness, management review and corrective-action closure.
• Lead risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations and improvement actions across a fast-paced fabrication environment.
• Maintain the Safety Statement, environmental aspects and impacts register, chemical inventory, SDS and chemical agent risk assessments.
• Drive environmental compliance, waste management and practical improvement; liaise with the HSA, EPA, local authorities and certification bodies as required.
• Chair the Safety Committee, strengthen hazard/near-miss reporting and deliver relevant in-house EHS training, inductions and toolbox talks where suitably qualified.
• Report clear EHS KPIs and significant risks through the management structure, and support contractor control, permits, machinery safety, lifting and emergency preparedness.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised H&S qualification.
• At least 5 years' relevant EHS experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering or heavy industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and relevant environmental obligations.
• Proven hands-on experience in risk assessment, audits, incident investigation, corrective actions and ISO 45001/ISO 14001 systems.
• A practical, credible leadership style with the confidence to influence from the workshop floor through management and with external auditors/regulators.

Useful extras: Lead Auditor qualification; Train-the-Trainer/instructor qualification; experience with welding/hot work, lifting, machinery safety, confined space or passivation/pickling chemicals; professional EHS/environmental membership.

What we will offer you:

• Full-time, permanent position
• 26 days annual leave
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discount on gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free on-site access to the annual flu vaccination
• Social club

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• similar: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person