HSE Officer

Vickerstock; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist engineering firm is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to manage HSE policies and support operational compliance across multiple sites in Dundalk, Ireland. The successful candidate will have experience in HSE roles within manufacturing or engineering environments and relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH. The role involves developing safety systems, conducting audits, and promoting a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and managing Health & Safety systems and practices across multiple sites.
• Full clean UK driving licence with flexibility to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures and systems.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and audits.
• Provide day-to-day HSE support to teams across multiple locations.
• Lead and manage incident investigations.
• Promote behavioural safety and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions and inductions.

Skills

Experience in an HSE role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment

Working knowledge of current HSE legislation and compliance frameworks

Experience in carrying out investigations, audits and reporting

Education

Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, etc)

Job description

Overview

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading specialist engineering firm on the appointment of a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer.

As HSE Officer, you will support operations across manufacturing, warehousing, and office environments, helping to uphold and advance a culture of safety, compliance, and sustainability. You will play a key role in ensuring the effective implementation of environmental and health & safety systems across a range of busy and technically complex facilities.

In your new role

• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures and systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant legislative frameworks
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective control measures
• Provide day-to-day HSE support to teams across multiple locations, ensuring site and operational compliance with internal and external standards
• Lead and manage incident investigations, reporting findings and driving preventive actions
• Promote behavioural safety and contribute to continuous improvement across all areas of the business
• Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions and inductions to employees and contractors
• Monitor and analyse HSE data, producing regular reports and identifying trends
• Act as a key point of contact for all Health, Safety and Environmental matters across the business
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to embed a proactive and positive safety culture

What you will need to succeed

• Experience in an HSE role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, etc)
• Working knowledge of current HSE legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience implementing and managing Health & Safety systems and practices across multiple sites
• Experience in carrying out investigations, audits and reporting
• Full clean UK driving licence with flexibility to travel between sites as required

Desirable

• Familiarity with digital HSE management systems and tools
• Experience with Environmental and Sustainability initiatives (e.g., waste management, carbon footprint reduction)
• Experience in delivering internal HSE training

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can support your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.