Health & Safety Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona Ireland is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our pharmaceutical site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. The role covers overseeing all HSEQ aspects across the site and leading ISO certifications and audits.

Key duties include organizing safety training, developing monthly safety topics, conducting COSHH assessments, and coordinating with regulators. A proactive leader with strong problem-solving skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 7 degree or higher diploma in health and safety.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an EHS management or senior EHS advisory role, ideally in a client-facing environment.
• Experience working with management systems i.e. ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001.
• Membership of IOSH (or working towards) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of HSEQ across the sites.
• Lead ISO Certification and Audits.
• Organize Health and Safety training and manage the training matrix.
• Develop monthly safety alerts and toolbox talks.
• Carry out COSHH assessments and chemical handling training.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Develop procedures and SOPs for on-site teams.

Skills

EHS management

Audit & compliance

Problem solving

IOSH membership

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 7 Health & Safety degree

Tools

ISO management systems (ISO14001/45001/9001)

Job description

To support growth and expansion Apleona Ireland is currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team in a pharmaceutical site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Main duties and responsibilities

The EHS Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of HSEQ across the sites

• Proven record of strategic implementation across an international portfolio
• Manage ISO Certification and Audits
• Organize Health and Safety Training and manage the on sites training matrix
• Develop and work with the teams on monthly safety alert/toolbox talk topics as per current risks and trends.
• Order and arrange PPE for high risk tasks
• Participate in the audit processes and procedures, ensuring the business complies with all relevant statutory and best practice
• Oversee and implement task specific safety documentation, ensuring risks and hazards are communicated to all relevant parties
• Carry out COSHH Assessments and chemical handling training within the Plant
• Investigate and compile Accident/Incident/Near Miss Reports
• Develop procedures and SOPs for the on site teams working with the Client EHS Team.
• Carrying out Site Audit Inspections
• Analyze the monthly EHS statistics for global board reports and looking for any current trends
• Liaise with EHS regulators HSA, EPA, local councils etc.
• Lead by example with PPE compliance across the Plants
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same
• Promote and support a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations
• Manage spend in line with budget and drives efficiencies and cost savings across EHS service and equipment providers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum level 7 degree or higher diploma in health and safety
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an EHS management or senior EHS advisory role, ideally within a client-facing environment
• Experience working with management systems i.e. ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001
• Proven ability to work on own initiative, with problem solving skills and be innovative
• Membership of IOSH (or working towards) or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft IT applications
• Full Clean Driving Licence and Access to own vehicle
• Flexibility to travel as required
• Experience in auditing HSEQ management systems
• Proven record of strategic thinking with an international aspect

We are looking forward to hearing from you!