EHS Officer

R&D Partners; Ireland; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cashel, Tipperary. The role focuses on proactive safety culture and regulatory compliance across operations, facilities and quality teams.

Key duties include audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and support for environmental licensing, waste handling, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Desirable: Professional certification or membership (e.g., IOSH Graduate/Chartered, NEBOSH General/Diploma).
• 1–3 years of practical EHS experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma, medical devices, chemical, FMCG).
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site walk-throughs, safety tours, and compliance audits across manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, laboratory, and utility areas.
• Coordinate and participate in risk assessments, including manual handling, chemical safety (COSHH), machinery safety, and ergonomics.
• Assist in recording and investigating accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, facilitating root-cause analysis.
• Support safety programs such as Permit to Work, Lockout-Tagout, and Contractor Safety Management.
• Deliver site safety inductions and coordinate safety campaigns and training matrices.
• Track EHS KPIs and prepare data-driven reports for site leadership.

Skills

Communication & Influencing

Problem Solving

Organization & Self-Management

Digital Literacy

Education

Diploma/Degree in OH&S or Environmental Science or Engineering

NEBOSH/IOSH certification (desirable)

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces and driving environmental excellence within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment?

R&D Partners is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer** to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cashel, Tipperary. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to fostering a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The EHS Officer will work closely with Operations, Facilities-Engineering, and Quality teams to support day-to-day environmental, occupational health, and safety activities.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

Workplace Health & Safety Compliance

• Conduct routine site walk-throughs, safety tours, and compliance audits across manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, laboratory, and utility areas.
• Coordinate and participate in risk assessments, including manual handling, chemical safety (COSHH), machinery safety, and ergonomics.
• Assist in recording and investigating accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, facilitating root-cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Support operational safety programs, including Permit to Work, Lockout-Tagout, and Contractor Safety Management.

Environmental Management & Sustainability

• Monitor site compliance with environmental licensing and local authority regulations (e.g., emissions, effluent-water management, noise, solvent usage).
• Support waste segregation, hazardous waste handling, and compliant disposal procedures.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including energy reduction, water conservation, and waste minimization.
• Maintain the site chemical management program, including chemical register updates and safety data sheet (SDS) reviews.

EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)

• Assist in creating, reviewing, and updating EHS policies, procedures, and risk registers.
• Participate in internal EHS audits and assist in preparations for third-party accreditation and inspections.
• Monitor EHS audit action plans, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement.

Training, Communication & Safety Culture

• Deliver site safety inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Coordinate safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and maintain site EHS training matrices.
• Actively contribute to the site Safety Committee, encouraging hazard and near-miss reporting.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and first-aid/fire warden team coordination.

EHS Projects, Metrics & Reporting

• Track EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as proactive safety observations, accident rates, and CAPA closure rates.
• Prepare data-driven reports and dashboard summaries for site leadership.
• Support the rollout of EHS engineering and process improvement projects, ensuring smooth handover to relevant teams.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

• Required: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Desirable: Professional certification or membership (e.g., IOSH Graduate/Chartered pathway, NEBOSH General/Diploma).

Experience & Knowledge:

• 1-3 years of practical EHS experience, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Chemical, FMCG).
• Strong understanding of national EHS legislation, codes of practice, and regulatory bodies (e.g., HSA, EPA).
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Communication & Influencing: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Problem Solving: Systematic approach to root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Organization & Self-Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple actions, and meet deadlines.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using EHS management/reporting software.

For more information, please contact Billy O'Brien.