Health And Safety Manager

Hero Recruitment Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero Recruitment Group partners with a Cork-based manufacturing organisation to recruit a Head of Health & Safety. This senior role will shape the EHS strategy across the site, moving beyond maintenance to embed a proactive safety culture.

You will lead audits, drive compliance with Irish and European standards, develop risk reduction programmes, and mentor the EHS team while partnering with Engineering and Operations on site development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety / EHS role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and management systems.
• Experience driving change and influencing safety culture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the site EHS function.
• Driving a proactive, safety-first culture across the organisation.
• Managing compliance with Irish, European, and corporate EHS standards.
• Supporting business transformation and operational change projects.
• Developing risk reduction and continuous improvement programmes.
• Partnering with Engineering and Operations on new processes and site developments.
• Leading audits, investigations, reporting, and environmental initiatives.
• Coaching and developing the existing EHS team.

Skills

Health & safety experience

EHS legislation knowledge

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

A Level 7 qualification in Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

I am currently partnering with a highly successful Cork-based manufacturing organisation that is entering a significant phase of scale-up and transformation.

About the Role

As the business continues to expand operations, invest in new processes and strengthen its leadership structure, they are now looking to appoint a Head of Health & Safety to lead and evolve the EHS function across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety professional who wants more than a "maintenance" role. The successful candidate will have the chance to genuinely shape the future direction of safety, culture and compliance within a growing organisation where EHS has strong visibility and backing from senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the site EHS function
• Driving a proactive, safety-first culture across the organisation
• Managing compliance with Irish, European, and corporate EHS standards
• Supporting business transformation and operational change projects
• Developing risk reduction and continuous improvement programmes
• Partnering with Engineering and Operations on new processes and site developments
• Leading audits, investigations, reporting, and environmental initiatives
• Coaching and developing the existing EHS team

Qualifications

• A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related discipline

Required Skills

• 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety / EHS role within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and management systems
• Experience driving change and influencing safety culture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Skills

• Previous leadership or team management experience would be a strong advantage.