Health And Safety Manager

Advocate Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Group is seeking an experienced H&S professional to oversee environmental compliance and health & safety across a key Irish site. The role includes sustainability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a premium spirits business.

You will own environmental compliance, manage regulatory reporting, and lead audits to maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards while liaising with regulators and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years in an EHS compliance role.
• Knowledge of IPPC, COMAH/Seveso requirements.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Environmental, Health & Safety guidance to site leadership and teams.
• Own environmental compliance and regulatory reporting across the site.
• Manage EPA Industrial Emissions/IPC licences, monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee environmental monitoring (air emissions, effluent, groundwater, noise, waste).
• Lead internal and external audits including ISO 14001/45001 and drive corrective actions.

Skills

EHS guidance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

OHS degree

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Would you like to join a globally recognised premium spirits business with a long-standing heritage and a strong commitment to operational excellence, environmental responsibility and world-class safety standards?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced H&S professional to take ownership of environmental compliance and health & safety across a key Irish site, while playing a leading role in sustainability, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The Role:

• Provide specialist Environmental, Health & Safety guidance and support to site leadership and multidisciplinary teams.


• Take primary ownership of environmental compliance, ensuring the site meets all relevant Irish legislation and regulatory requirements.


• Manage compliance with EPA Industrial Emissions / IPC licences, including monitoring and reporting requirements.


• Oversee environmental monitoring across areas including air emissions, effluent, groundwater, noise and waste.


• Prepare and submit statutory environmental reports, including AER, PRTR, ELRA and CRAMP.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies, including the EPA, Irish Water and Local Authorities, as well as external environmental consultants.


• Ensure compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and maintain the site Safety Management System.


• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, ATEX zoning reviews, PUWER assessments and Safe Systems of Work.


• Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.


• Oversee chemical safety, COSHH/SDS management and hazardous substance controls.


• Own and maintain COMAH / Seveso III compliance, including safety reports and associated documentation.


• Track and report EHS KPIs, including TRIR, near misses, audit performance and environmental metrics.


• Lead internal and external audits, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

About You:

• Degree qualified in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline.


• 3–5+ years' experience in an EHS compliance role, ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG, food, chemical, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.


• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation, particularly IPPC and COMAH/Seveso requirements.


• Experience managing environmental compliance, monitoring and regulatory reporting.


• Previous experience with COMAH / Seveso III or major accident hazard environments.


• Strong understanding of flammable and explosive atmosphere regulations, including ATEX.


• Experience conducting risk assessments and managing workplace safety risks. Strong understanding of environmental management systems, ideally including ISO 14001, and health & safety systems such as ISO 45001.


• A proactive and practical approach to EHS, with a genuine passion for improving safety, environmental performance and compliance.


• Comfortable working cross-functionally and taking ownership in a fast-paced operational environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.