Health And Safety Coordinator

Morgan McKinley; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator in Ireland to support and continuously improve our site H&S management systems. You will work with management, supervisors and employees to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Irish legislation.

You will lead audits, risk assessments, training coordination and incident investigations, while maintaining records and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Solid knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support H&S management and drive continuous improvement across the site.
• Conduct workplace safety audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist with risk assessments, SOPs and method statements.
• Monitor compliance and investigate accidents or near misses.
• Coordinate H&S training and inductions for staff, contractors and visitors.
• Prepare H&S reports, statistics and performance updates.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Irish Health & Safety legislation

Risk assessments

Inspections & investigations

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6 OH&S qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Health & Safety Coordinator will support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety management systems across the site. Working closely with management, supervisors and employees, the role will promote a strong safety culture and ensure that appropriate systems, procedures, training and controls are in place to protect the health, safety and welfare of all employees, contractors and visitors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and supporting the company in maintaining a safe, well-managed and proactive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Management
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems.
• Conduct regular workplace safety audits, identifying hazards and following up on corrective actions.
• Assist with the preparation, review and maintenance of Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Method Statements.
• Monitor compliance with site Health & Safety procedures and escape areas of concern where required.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences.
• Identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Assist in identifying Health & Safety training requirements across the business.
• Coordinate Health & Safety training and maintain appropriate training records.
• Support the delivery of Health & Safety inductions for new employees, contractors and visitors.
• Deliver Manual Handling training as part of the new employee induction process.
• Coordinate refresher Manual Handling training in line with company requirements and identified training needs.
• Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks, safety communications and other initiatives.
• Assist with fire safety inspections, drills and emergency preparedness activities.
• Contractor & Visitor Safety
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Health & Safety records and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of Health & Safety reports, statistics and performance updates.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, such as a Level 6 qualification or equivalent.

Required Skills

• Experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Preferred Skills

• Fire Safety / Fire Warden qualification.
• Experience with internal audits and safety improvement programmes.

Required Skills

• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees at all levels.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving Health & Safety issues.