Health and Safety Officer

Uniting Holding; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Shannon, Co. Clare is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to manage the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies. This key role requires at least 2-3 years of experience and a third-level qualification in Health & Safety. The successful candidate will act as an advisor to management, conduct audits, and foster a safety-first culture. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on excellence in safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years on-site Safety Officer experience required.
• Strong understanding of Irish and EU health and safety legal requirements.
• Experience working in a fast-paced multi-national company is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Provide expert guidance to senior management on health and safety.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.
• Promote a positive H&S culture across the organisation.
• Lead HSE training programmes including onboarding and compliance updates.
• Lead analysis of incident reports to prevent accidents and improve safety.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of work areas and systems.
• Oversee Emergency Plans, drills, evacuation procedures, and readiness.
• Provide health and safety reports and manage safety software/document control.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Training experience

Risk assessment

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Education

Third level qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

Ohshima IrelandLTD is currently seeking an experiencedHealth and Safety Officer to join our growing team based in our facility in Shannon, Co. Clare. This organisation has worldwide expertise but also a local presence within our specialized field. This will be a key role in the company and requires someone coming from a fast‑paced multi‑national company background.

About Us

Ohshima Ireland LTD specializes in manufacturing precision metal components and assemblies tailored to meet our customers' exact specifications. With a team of over 200 skilled employees based in Ireland alone, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional solutions to clients worldwide. As an ISO9001 and AS9100 certified company, we maintain rigorous quality standards and adhere to industry best practices to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development and strategic implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with current and future relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and strategic insights on health and safety matters to internal stakeholders, including senior management.
• Facilitate effective consultation through engagement with Safety Committees and Safety Representatives to drive alignment and consensus.
• Act as an ambassador and promote the development of a positive H&S culture of excellence and inclusion within the organisation.
• Manage and support/deliver comprehensive HSE training programmes, including onboarding, company requirements, procedural updates, and new legal requirements, ensuring all employees and contractors are informed and compliant.
• Lead the compilation and analysis of accident investigation reports, utilising data‑driven insights to support accident prevention initiatives and enhance safety practices throughout Ohshima.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of work areas, operations and systems; monitor and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Oversee the development and execution of Emergency Plans, including evacuation procedures and drills, to ensure readiness and compliance across all operational areas.
• Provision of health and safety reports and metrics to Senior Management and administer Health and Safety software systems around document control, auditing, incident reporting etc.

Requirements and Skills

• Third level qualification in Health & Safety or similar is required or recognised safety qualification.
• At least 2-3 years on‑site Safety Officer experience (experience in the manufacturing sector would be an advantage but not mandatory).
• Experience in risk assessment and strong understanding of Irish and EU health and safety legal requirements.
• Competent auditor and training experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in delivering training.
• A self‑starter with a proven ability to work on own initiative, with problem solving skills and be innovative.