Health & Safety Manager - Meath

ProSource Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ProSource Group is seeking an experienced Health & Safety leader to own the Health & Safety function across its manufacturing facility, installation teams and transport operations. You will develop and mentor the H&S team, with external providers support as needed.

This role requires a Level 7 qualification, minimum 5 years in construction H&S, and proven experience with ISO 45001/14001/9001, lifting operations, audits and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 7 qualification (minimum) in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience delivering training and certification (e.g., working at heights, scaffolding).
• Experience with ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across manufacturing, transport and site installation.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System, policies and procedures.
• Review lift plans for daily lifting operations on site and in transport.
• Review RAMS for installation activities including working at height, scaffolding and MEWPs.
• Coordinate H&S training and certification for the workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 7 qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

• Construction / Manufacturing

This is a key leadership role for an experienced H&S professional who wants to take ownership of Health & Safety at a growing company. The business runs its own manufacturing facility and installation teams. You’ll lead the in-house H&S function and develop and mentor the H&S team, with support from external H&S providers where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the company’s Health & Safety function across manufacturing, transport and site installation.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System, policies and procedures.
• Review and approve lift plans for daily lifting operations on site and in transport, and make sure they’re carried out safely.
• Review RAMS for installation activities, including working at height, scaffolding and MEWPs.
• Manage and coordinate H&S training and certification, including working at heights, scaffolding and lifting.
• Lead preparation for ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 audits and maintain certification.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, and track corrective actions to close-out.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, and report findings and lessons learned to senior management.
• Mentor and develop the H&S Officer, and manage external H&S support where used.
• Report H&S performance and KPIs to the Construction Director and MD.
• Make sure the company complies with Irish H&S legislation and the Construction Regulations.
• Support the H&S needs of the business as it expands next year.

Requirements:

• Strong experience with lift plans and lifting operations is essential. Modular or offsite construction experience is ideal.
• Level 7 qualification (minimum) in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ Health & Safety experience in construction.
• Experience delivering and managing training and certification, such as working at heights and scaffolding.
• Experience with ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 systems and audits.
• Manager-level experience preferred. Strong Supervisors ready for the next step will be considered.
• Experience mentoring or managing H&S staff.
• Open to regular attendance at a large project in the North West, and occasional travel to other sites.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Full Irish driving licence.

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