Health & Safety Officer

AES Recycling Limited; Newbridge; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Mileage / travel expenses

Ongoing professional development

Descripción de la vacante

A waste management company is seeking a motivated Health & Safety Officer to enhance their safety culture across operations in Ireland. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation, conducting audits, delivering training, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should hold a Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, have 2–3 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Microsoft tools. This is a chance to grow within an expanding organization that values impact and safety.

Formación

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Officer role.
• Experience in high-risk environments preferred.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the East Coast.
• English as a first language or fully fluent.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and monitor Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Deliver Health & Safety training and toolbox talks to staff.
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop RAMS, SOPs, safety statements and policies.
• Deliver health & safety training and toolbox talks to staff.
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with site managers and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in safety across sites.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance.
• Prepare reports and safety KPIs for management.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Educación

Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Descripción del empleo

Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Health & Safety Officer to support and drive our safety culture across our waste management and recycling operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation, delivering training, conducting audits, and promoting best practice across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the company’s Health & Safety Management System
• Ensure compliance with Irish health & safety legislation and environmental standards
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses and issue detailed reports
• Develop and review RAMS, SOPs, safety statements, and policies
• Deliver Health & Safety training and toolbox talks to staff
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation
• Liaise with site managers, employees, and external stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement in safety performance across all locations
• Monitor contractor safety compliance
• Prepare reports and safety KPIs for management

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Mileage / travel expenses
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding organisation

The Person

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
• 2–3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Officer or H&S training role
• Experience within waste management, recycling, construction, manufacturing, or a similar high-risk environment (preferred)
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Willingness to travel regularly across the East Coast
• English as a first language (or fully professionally fluent)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Publisher
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable / Advantageous

• Recognised H&S Instructor / Training certifications
• Manual Handling / Fire Warden / Abrasive Wheels / Working at Height instructor status (or similar)
• Experience delivering accredited safety training
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Confident delivering training to groups
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities

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If you\'re ready to join a team that’s creating real impact, click Apply on or before 31 Mar 2026