Health and Safety Officer

SSE Cleaning; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE Cleaning seeks a proactive Health & Safety Officer for its Galway office. In this fully office-based role, you'll ensure compliance with H&S regulations, conduct risk assessments, and deliver training programs. Join a leader in Life Sciences and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuous training

High standards and safety culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar H&S role.
• Experience with chemical risk assessments is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Deliver safety training programs.
• Maintain H&S training records.

Skills

Risk assessments

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Health and Safety

Job description

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SSE, a CWS Group company, is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience in Cleanroom Services, Contract Cleaning, and Facilities Audits.

We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our growing team at our Galway head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and driven professional to develop their career within a highly regulated and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure company-wide compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (chemical risk experience is a plus).
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training programs, including manual handling.
• Maintain detailed H&S training records, including toolbox talks and chemical awareness.
• Ensure PPE protocols are followed and safety records are up to date.
• Liaise with insurers, external consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Regularly review and update SSE's Safety Statement and provide ongoing staff training.
• Report safety performance and issues to senior leadership.
• Track corrective actions to ensure they are resolved by the assigned closure dates.
• Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Follow up on health and safety issues, ensuring timely and effective close-out in line with agreed task dates.
• Deliver health and safety inductions for new personnel at Head Office

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Health and Safety or related field
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar H&S role
• Strong experience in risk assessments and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong computer literacy - word, excel, PowerPoint etc and preferable experience in working with online management systems is preferred

Advantages:

• Experience in the medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with chemical risk assessments
• A valid driver's license

This is a fully office-based role in Galway, but occasional travel to client sites is required, so flexibility is essential.

At SSE, we pride ourselves on high standards, continuous training (ISO9001:2015 certified), and a culture of safety and excellence. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career in Health & Safety, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your H&S career with a leader in the Life Sciences sector.