Safety Coordinator (Cork, Ireland)

Roquette Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette Group is seeking a Safety Coordinator to ensure safe, reliable contractor operations on site in County Cork. You will lead safety efforts, manage environmental compliance and uphold GMP-adjacent practices across site activities.

The role involves issuing safe work permits, reviewing risk assessments, and driving KPI-based improvements in safety and process safety. Strong communication and team leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work or equivalent.
• Proven experience in EHS in a regulated environment.
• Good IT skills including computer-controlled equipment would be advantageous.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Issue Safe Work Permits for defined projects and in defined operational areas on site.
• Review method statements and job risk assessments for accuracy and relevance.
• Ensure 100% compliance with EHS requirements for site contractors, including PPE and incident reporting.
• Lead safety investigations and reports as required.
• Develop and revise working practices to meet safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work

Tools

Computer-controlled equipment

Job description

The Safety Coordinator is accountable for ensuring safe, consistent, reliable contractor operations on site by providing leadership, managing process and personnel safety, environmental compliance, and ensuring site safety procedures are fully maintained.

The responsibilities and accountabilities of the role will include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Support deliberate improvement in safety, health, environmental and housekeeping performance.
• Issuing of Safe Work Permits for defined projects and in defined operational areas on site.
• Reviewing and ensuring method statements, job risk assessments are accurate and pertinent.
• Ensure 100% compliance of EHS requirements of site contractors including PPE use, incident reporting, safe completion of life critical activities and process safety.
• Continually and deliberately identify and implement improvements in safe work systems, processes, and people development through driving daily and weekly KPIs and assigning and managing remedial actions for all adverse performance.
• Assist with development and management of life critical activities, planning activities, and schedule.
• Prioritize and issue Safe work Permits for maintenance and contractor works.
• Preparation and completion of safety investigations and reports as required.
• Assist with and lead MOCs, group safety reviews, and life critical activities.
• Develop or revise working practices and procedures to ensure compliance with standards in both safety and environmental areas.
• Assist in streamlining processes and procedures in Waste Water Treatment and other environmental areas on site.

Education & Experience

• Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work or equivalent
• Previous factory experience and demonstrated experience of working in EHS in a regulated environment.
• Good IT skills including computer-controlled equipment would be advantageous.
• Positive attitude to work.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to direct and motivate others and hold people accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in procedurals work.
• Knowledge of GMP and demonstrated implementation of GMP regulations or similar.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility.
• Track record of safe and GMP compliant personal behaviours
• Willingness to learn new skills and methods.
• Proactive work ethic and good personnel and management skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and maintain an organized workplace.