Pharma EHS Specialist: Safer Operations & Compliance

Next Generation Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to join a Global Safety & Environment team in Carlow. You will support health, safety, and environmental activities across a regulated manufacturing facility and provide practical EHS guidance to site teams.

The role involves audits, risk management, regulatory compliance, and contributing to site improvement initiatives, with emphasis on maintaining Safety First culture and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' EHS / Health & Safety experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in highly regulated environments and GMP-regulated facilities is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EPA compliance and Irish EHS legislation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS programmes and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to identify risks and improvements.
• Provide technical guidance on workplace hazards, machinery, plant, processes and equipment safety.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement risk controls and corrective actions.
• Prepare EHS reports and maintain documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Risk assessment & management

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to join a Global Safety & Environment team in Carlow. You will support health, safety, and environmental activities across a regulated manufacturing facility and provide practical EHS guidance to site teams.

The role involves audits, risk management, regulatory compliance, and contributing to site improvement initiatives, with emphasis on maintaining Safety First culture and robust documentation.