Health & Safety & Facilities Manager

NexVentur group; Longford; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance contribution

Mileage allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Resumo da oferta

NexVentur group is recruiting a Health & Safety & Facilities Manager based at our Midlands manufacturing facility in Ireland. You will lead the safety, environmental compliance, and facilities management across manufacturing and site operations, driving a proactive safety culture on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong incident investigation skills, and the ability to coordinate with senior teams to support growth while safeguarding employees, contractors, and

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, construction, or related environment.
• 2+ years in a management or senior supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001 framework.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and Irish regulations.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses with root-cause analysis.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, safety training, and contractor management across sites.
• Prepare regular safety and environmental performance reports for leadership.

Conhecimentos

Health & Safety leadership

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Formação académica

NEBOSH Diploma

Ferramentas

MS Office

Safety management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Health & Safety & Facilities Manager

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading manufacturer operating within the offsite construction sector, delivering high-quality modular building solutions across Ireland. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and operational excellence, the business is experiencing significant growth and expansion.

Based at a modern manufacturing facility in the Midlands, this role offers an opportunity to play a key part in supporting continued growth by ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and facilities management are maintained across both manufacturing and site-based operations.

The Role

As Health & Safety & Facilities Manager, you will provide leadership and direction across all aspects of health, safety, environmental compliance, and facilities management. You will take ownership of the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support a safe, efficient, and well-maintained operation.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on role requiring a proactive individual who enjoys spending time on the production floor, engaging with employees, identifying risks, and driving a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational and senior leadership teams to ensure business growth is achieved without compromising the safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors, visitors, or customers.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Manage and maintain the Safety Statement, risk assessments, and safe systems of work across manufacturing, warehousing, transport, and site activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations across both factory and site operations.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and walk‑arounds across all operational areas and shifts.
• Act as the competent person for health and safety matters and serve as the primary contact for regulatory authorities.
• Manage statutory reporting requirements, incident notifications, and safety performance reporting.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on key safety metrics and performance indicators.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies to identify corrective actions.
• Produce detailed investigation reports suitable for regulatory, insurance, and legal review.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and monitored through to completion.
• Maintain accurate records and support insurance and claims processes as required.

Operational Safety

• Oversee lifting operations and ensure compliance with statutory inspection and certification requirements.
• Manage workplace transport safety, including forklift operations and pedestrian segregation.
• Control contractor management processes including permits to work, inductions, and RAMS reviews.
• Support site installation activities through site inspections and safety planning.
• Manage chemical safety programmes and associated documentation.
• Lead emergency preparedness, fire safety, and first aid arrangements.

Facilities Management

• Take responsibility for the overall management of the facility, buildings, yard areas, and employee welfare facilities.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Manage service providers and maintenance contractors.
• Ensure statutory inspections and certifications are completed and maintained.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site presentation.
• Oversee security systems, access control, CCTV, and alarm systems.
• Support future facility development, layout changes, and operational expansion projects.
• Manage facilities budgets, supplier relationships, and service contracts.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and waste management requirements.
• Oversee recycling, waste segregation, and pollution prevention initiatives.
• Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices.
• Monitor and report environmental performance metrics.

Training, Leadership & Culture

• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and health and safety training.
• Maintain training records and monitor certification renewals.
• Coach and support supervisors and management teams in developing a proactive safety culture.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and intervene where necessary.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on health, safety, environmental, and facilities performance.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory inspections, client audits, and insurance surveys.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, construction, engineering, or a related environment.
• At least 2 years' experience at management or senior supervisory level.
• Strong understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations and producing comprehensive reports.
• Experience managing lifting operations, workplace transport, and contractor safety.
• Facilities management experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organisational, and report‑writing skills.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within modular construction, offsite manufacturing, or modern methods of construction.
• ISO 4501 implementation or maintenance experience.
• Experience working with agency labour and multilingual teams.
• Current Safe Pass and other relevant safety qualifications.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a practical and visible leader who is comfortable working across both operational and management environments. They will have a proactive approach to identifying risks, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement.

They will possess the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels, challenge unsafe practices when required, and promote a culture where health, safety, and wellbeing are considered fundamental to business success.

Package

• €60,000 - €75,000 DOE
• 39‑hour working week
• Flexibility to support evening shift and site visits when required
• Mileage allowance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• €1,500 annual health insurance contribution

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional seeking a broad leadership role encompassing both safety and facilities management in a growing and progressive manufacturing environment