QEHS Specialist

Hanley Calibration Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Hanley Calibration Ltd in Cork is seeking an experienced EHS & IMS Lead to develop, implement and audit integrated management systems across multi-site operations.

You will bridge frontline safety with strategic compliance, leading ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 initiatives, audits, CAPA, RCA, and risk governance.

The role includes delivering IOSH training and liaising with regulators, ensuring GxP and HSA Ireland guidance are observed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, OH&S or Engineering.
• CMIOSH status or working towards it.
• NEBOSH International Diploma.
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001/45001 and calibration principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and audit IMS for ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 across multi-site operations.
• Lead risk assessments and technical reports (COSHH, LOTO, RAMS).
• Manage day-to-day QMS operations, audits, supplier evaluations and CAPA.
• Act as regulatory liaison for local/international guidelines (HSA Ireland).
• Apply PDCA, RCA and continuous improvement to reduce incidents.
• Deliver IOSH-certified training and safety briefings to teams.

Skills

EHS leadership

ISO 9001/45001 knowledge

Regulatory liaison

Risk governance

Structured analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / OH&S / Engineering

Job description

Sector: Engineering & Commissioning / Pharma / Facilities Management

Role Objective

To lead the development, implementation, and auditing of integrated Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental management systems. This role acts as a bridge between frontline operational safety and strategic compliance, ensuring that project delivery aligns with ISO standards and GxP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrated Management Systems (IMS): Oversee and audit compliance for ISO 9001 (Quality) and implement ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) across multi-site operations.
• Operational Risk Governance: Lead high-level risk assessments and technical reports (e.g., COSHH, LOTO, RAMS) in complex environments, ensuring proactive hazard identification and "near-miss" reporting cultures.
• Quality Management System (QMS): Manage & oversee day-to-day operations, continuous improvements, and document reviews for quality manuals and work instructions. Lead all internal, customer, and registrar audits while managing supplier evaluations to maintain the Approved Supplier List. Additionally, supervise corrective actions, ensuring root cause analysis and timely closure of quality issues.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a subject matter expert for local and international regulations, including HSA (Ireland) guidelines and specialized mandates.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA processes to assist operational workflows and reduce incident rates.
• Stakeholder Training: Deliver IOSH-certified training and technical safety briefings to cross-functional teams, from site operatives to board-level directors.

Candidate Caliber & Qualifications

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or Engineering.
• Professional Credentials: CMIOSH status (Chartered Member of IOSH) or working towards it, alongside NEBOSH International Diploma.
• Technical Specialist Skills (DESIRED): Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/45001) and experience with Calibration principles.
• Sector Experience: Proven track record in high-growth company services/consultancies or global engineering firms, managing safety in highly regulated or fast-paced service sectors.

Key Soft Skills

• Structured Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex data into actionable safety and quality metrics.
• Cultural Leadership: Passion for "human-centered" safety that fosters resilience and peer-to-peer accountability.
• Project Coordination: Skilled in managing the EHS lifecycle of large-scale construction or pharmaceutical projects.