Pharma-site EHS Manager: ISO Audits & Safety Lead

Apleona Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona Ireland is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a pharmaceutical site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. The role focuses on leading EHS across the site, maintaining ISO certifications, and delivering training.

Key duties include audits, incident investigations, risk assessment, and regulatory liaison. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years’ EHS experience, IOSH alignment, and a clean driving licence. This is a full-time, on-site position with Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 7 degree or higher diploma in health and safety.
• 2–3 years' experience in an EHS management or senior EHS advisory role, ideally within a client-facing environment.
• Experience with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001.
• Membership of IOSH (or working towards) or equivalent.
• Full Clean Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of HSEQ across the site.
• Manage ISO Certification and Audits.
• Organize Health and Safety training and manage the on-site training matrix.
• Develop monthly safety alert/toolbox talk topics based on current risks and trends.
• Carry out COSHH assessments and chemical handling training.
• Investigate and compile Accident/Incident/Near Miss Reports.
• Develop procedures and SOPs for site teams with the Client EHS Team.
• Lead site audits and annual EHS performance reviews.
• Liaise with EHS regulators (HSA, EPA, local councils).

Skills

EHS management

Auditing

ISO knowledge

Training coordination

PPE management

Regulatory liaison

Education

Health & Safety degree

Tools

Microsoft IT applications

Job description

Apleona Ireland is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a pharmaceutical site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. The role focuses on leading EHS across the site, maintaining ISO certifications, and delivering training.

Key duties include audits, incident investigations, risk assessment, and regulatory liaison. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years’ EHS experience, IOSH alignment, and a clean driving licence. This is a full-time, on-site position with Monday–Friday hours.