Health & Safety Manager

Harmonics Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonics Recruitment on behalf of a client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to lead all aspects of HSE within a manufacturing environment.

The role centers on regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement across the organisation, with emphasis on ISO standards and incident management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a health and safety role.
• Experience managing H&S compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Manufacturing environment experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to H&S protocols in line with permits and licensing.
• Liaise with local governance bodies and the EPA as required.
• Oversee incident reporting mechanisms and communicate with authorities and insurers.
• Produce and deliver systematic compliance assessments.
• Conduct audits, safety checks and environmental assessments to uphold standards.
• Coordinate external training workshops and safety communications.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety protocols and risk controls.
• Support management with effective safety communications and documentation.

Skills

Health & Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

ISO Lead Auditor

Job description

Harmonics Recruitment is working on behalf of a client to hire an experienced and proactive Health & Safety professional. This role will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment.

It is a key position focused on ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Manufacturing experience is essential.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a comparable Health and safety Role.
• Demonstrable success in managing Health and Safety compliance and regulatory adherence.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH or ISO Lead Auditor are highly desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to H& S protocols in line with organisational permits and licensing requirements.
• Actively liaise with local governance bodies and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Oversee and streamline incident reporting mechanisms, guaranteeing swift communication both internally and with relevant external bodies such as the Health & Safety Authority, and insurers.
• Produce and deliver systematic compliance assessments.
• Conduct regular audits, safety checks, and environmental assessments to uphold quality standards.
• Facilitate and manage the logistics for external training workshops as required.
• Encourage open dialogue between leadership and staff pertaining to all safety matters.
• Continuously evaluate and refine organisational safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide robust support to the management team via effective communication pathways.
• Maintain and organize comprehensive documentation and records with precision.
• Strong and focused hands‑on experience in Health and Safety management and compliance.
• In‑depth knowledge of ISO standards.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong focus on organisational details.
• Adept at crafting environmental reports and interfacing with regulatory entities.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• High level of IT proficiency and administrative capability
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Reliable, professional, and demonstrates integrity at all times