EHS Specialist - Facilities Management

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 is seeking an ambitious and motivated Facilities EHS Specialist to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team supporting our client, one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies.

Location: Dublin 15 (Primary Base)

Travel: Approximately one visit per month to Shannon, Co. Clare

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 | Friday 08:00-15:30

This role is responsible for managing facilities EHS programmes across two client sites, ensuring that Apleona employees, our subcontractors and service partners operate safely and in full compliance with both Apleona and client requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional looking to develop their career within a leading Facilities Management organisation while gaining exposure to the operations of a global pharmaceutical company. You will form part of a high-performing three-person EHS team and collaborate with a wider network of EHS professionals across Apleona, providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years' experience in an EHS role.
• Strong understanding 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.

Desirable

• Facilities Management experience.
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical, life sciences or regulated industry environment.
• Exposure to GMP environments.
• Contractor management experience.
• KPI management experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 9001 management systems.
• Internal auditor qualification or audit experience.
• Experience using EHS reporting and incident management systems.