EHS Specialist – Biopharma Facilities Safety Lead

Apleona Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona Ireland is seeking an ambitious EHS Specialist to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team supporting a leading biopharmaceutical client in Dublin. The role focuses on managing facilities EHS programmes across two client sites, ensuring safety and full compliance with Irish legislation.

You will be part of a three-person EHS team, collaborating with a network of EHS professionals and gaining exposure to GMP environments while driving continuous improvement and development

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years' experience in an EHS role.
• Knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently across multiple locations.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to Shannon as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead EHS representative for Apleona operations at two client sites.
• Promote a strong safety culture across Apleona teams and contracted service providers.
• Implement and maintain EHS programmes in alignment with Apleona standards, BMS requirements and relevant Irish legislation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Lead and support contractor management programmes including onboarding, performance monitoring and compliance verification.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor and drive client EHS KPI metrics.
• Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for site and account leadership.
• Facilitate regulatory inspections, client audits and internal assurance activities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental, Health & Safety degree

Job description

Apleona Ireland is seeking an ambitious EHS Specialist to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team supporting a leading biopharmaceutical client in Dublin. The role focuses on managing facilities EHS programmes across two client sites, ensuring safety and full compliance with Irish legislation.

You will be part of a three-person EHS team, collaborating with a network of EHS professionals and gaining exposure to GMP environments while driving continuous improvement and development