Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Fingal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Probation benefits

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Officer to uphold health, safety and environmental standards across the business in a regulated environment. You will audit, assess risks, ensure compliance and drive a positive EHS culture, reporting to the Quality & EHS Director.

You will maintain safety policies, conduct audits and liaise with external bodies, while delivering training and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in EHS/H&S role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and Safety Statement.
• Complete risk assessments, inspections and EHS audits.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with managers to reduce workplace risks.
• Monitor changes to legislation and ensure compliance.
• Support EMS development including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor environmental performance and drive process improvements.
• Liaise with HSA, EPA and Local Authorities as required.
• Support external inspections and audits.

Skills

Audit management

Irish H&S law

ISO 14001

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training & awareness

Report writing

Communication skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Health & Safety / Environmental Management / Engineering qualification

Tools

EMS software

Job description

Our client is an established organisation operating in a highly regulated environment and is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Quality & EHS Director, the role will focus on maintaining strong health & safety and environmental standards across the business, with responsibility for audits, risk assessments, compliance, reporting and supporting a positive EHS culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the company's Health & Safety policies, procedures and Safety Statement.
• Complete risk assessments, workplace inspections and EHS audits.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and other safety-related issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with managers and operational teams to identify and reduce workplace risks.
• Monitor changes to Irish Health & Safety and environmental legislation and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support the development and maintenance of the company's Environmental Management System, including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness initiatives across the organisation.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify opportunities to improve EHS processes and standards.
• Liaise with external bodies including the HSA, EPA and Local Authorities when required.
• Support external inspections, audits and investigations.
• Prepare EHS reports and provide practical advice to management.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organisation's overall safety culture.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar EHS/H&S position.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Practical experience with Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001.
• Experience carrying out audits, risk assessments and investigations.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant EHS/quality systems.
• A practical and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while also engaging effectively with colleagues across the business.
• Full professional fluency in English.
• Flexibility to travel where required.

Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Pension, healthcare and additional benefits upon completion of probation.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and take ownership of key EHS initiatives.
• Varied role covering both Health & Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Long-term opportunity within an established organisation.