Head of EHS – Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader

Davenham Switchgear Limited; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenham Switchgear Limited designs and manufactures low-voltage switchgear in Dublin and Nottingham, part of Legrand. The Head of EHS will lead health, safety and environmental performance across sites, report to the Factory Development and Production Directors, and manage a team of four to safeguard 550+ employees.

This on-site, permanent role requires hands-on experience with Irish law and a track record of building a strong safety culture with line management engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' EHS experience in manufacturing, construction, electrical or engineering environments.
• 2+ years as an EHS Manager or head of function with multi-site responsibility.
• Proven experience applying the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the General Application Regulations 2007 and the Construction Regulations 2013.
• Direct experience managing HSA inspections, notifications and correspondence.
• A track record of leading safety culture change and building EHS ownership among line managers.
• Experience producing and overseeing risk assessments, method statements and safety files.
• Experience of group or corporate EHS reporting in a multinational.
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent (for example, an engineering or science degree with a NEBOSH National Diploma or Higher Diploma in OHS).
• A full driving licence valid in Ireland and your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver an 18-month EHS improvement plan with measurable targets and KPIs.
• Act as the senior EHS authority for all sites, managing incidents, HSA notifications and inspections in Ireland and RIDDOR reporting to the HSE in the UK.
• Keep policies and practice up to date with changes in Irish legislation.
• Build a safety culture where line managers and operatives own risk, through safety walks, behavioural safety engagement and a just, learning-focused approach to incidents.
• Lead, coach and develop the EHS team and Safety Committee.
• Write and maintain SOPs, risk assessment templates and incident investigation processes (root cause analysis, CAPA).
• Design and deliver training, from inductions and toolbox talks to manager capability development.
• Oversee the permit to work system, contractor safety, method statements, safety files and equipment inspections (MEWPs, teleporters, harnesses, fire equipment).
• Lead EHS input into factory development and capital projects, including HAZOP reviews, construction phase plans and working with PSDPs and PSCSs.
• Act as the main contact for Legrand Group EHS reporting and global EHS forums.

Skills

EHS experience

Multi-site leadership

HSA regulatory knowledge

Risk assessments

Behavioural safety

Team leadership

Driving licence

Education

Degree in OHS or NEBOSH

NEBOSH Diploma

Advanced/Higher Certificate

Job description

Davenham Switchgear Limited designs and manufactures low-voltage switchgear in Dublin and Nottingham, part of Legrand. The Head of EHS will lead health, safety and environmental performance across sites, report to the Factory Development and Production Directors, and manage a team of four to safeguard 550+ employees.

This on-site, permanent role requires hands-on experience with Irish law and a track record of building a strong safety culture with line management engagement.