Health and Safety Supervisor

Baker Finn Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Finn Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety / Facilities Lead for our Cork operation. The role oversees facilities maintenance, contractor coordination and safety compliance, reporting to the Site Manager.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on facilities or engineering experience, strong problem-solving ability and precise regulatory knowledge to ensure safe, efficient site operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, engineering or health & safety roles.
• Hands-on, practical problem solving approach.
• Strong contractor coordination and facilities management experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong Excel and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial/engineering environments preferred.
• Trade, maintenance or engineering background.
• Experience in regulated industries.
• Experience managing site compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site health & safety activities and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate contractors on-site and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Oversee maintenance schedules, repairs and general site upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and compliance trackers using Excel and internal systems.
• Support audits, inspections and corrective actions as required.
• Work with Site Manager on facilities planning and improvements.
• Monitor site conditions and identify safety or maintenance concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Manage and support 1 direct report within facilities.
• Liaise with external vendors and service providers as required.

Skills

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Documentation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Health & Safety / Facilities Lead - 4 days week

About the Company

The company is an international organisation specialising in surface treatment, preparation and protection solutions for the aerospace industry and other high-performance industrial sectors. Based in Cork, the successful candidate will join a growing and collaborative site environment focused on operational excellence, compliance and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Our client is currently seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety / Facilities Lead to join their Cork operation. This is a key site-based position responsible for overseeing facilities maintenance, contractor management, health & safety compliance and the overall upkeep of the site.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager and will play an important role in ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

This position would suit someone coming from a maintenance, engineering and/or facilities background who enjoys a varied role combining operational oversight with hands‑on coordination and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site health & safety activities and compliance initiatives
• Coordinate contractors on‑site and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Oversee maintenance schedules, repairs and general site upkeep
• Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety regulations and internal procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and compliance trackers using Excel and internal systems
• Support audits, inspections and corrective actions where required
• Work closely with the Site Manager on facilities planning and operational improvements
• Monitor site conditions and proactively identify potential safety or maintenance concerns
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Manage and support one direct report within the facilities function
• Liaise with external vendors and service providers as required

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a facilities, maintenance, engineering or health & safety focused role
• A hands‑on and practical approach to problem solving
• Strong contractor coordination and facilities management experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance standards
• Strong Excel and administrative skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering or technical environment would be highly advantageous
• Trade, maintenance or engineering background
• Experience working in regulated industries
• Previous experience managing site compliance activities

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Site Manager
• Responsible for 1 direct report

Why Join the Company?

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation within the aerospace technology sector
• Varied and visible role with strong operational involvement
• Collaborative and supportive site environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact across site safety, compliance and facilities operations
• Long‑term career growth potential within an international business