Safety Specialist

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a Safety Specialist for its Castlebar site in Ireland to strengthen our safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations across Castlebar and Swinford sites. You will provide technical expertise, lead critical safety programs, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and employee wellbeing.

The role involves leading risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, training, and support for capital

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety role within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or another highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, inspections, audits, and safety training.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within an ISO 45001 management system environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Safety policies, procedures, and site programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation, corporate standards, and ISO 45001 management system requirements.
• Provide expert Safety guidance to site leadership, engineering, operations, maintenance, and support functions.
• Lead and support risk assessments for equipment, processes, tasks, chemicals, and ergonomic activities.
• Identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Support Safety reviews associated with new equipment, facility changes, process modifications, and capital projects.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, GEMBA walks, and safety audits to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support contractor safety programs, permit-to-work systems, and safe systems of work.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and safety observation programmes.
• Lead or support incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure effective implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor incident trends and recommend actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate lessons learned and share best practices across site functions.
• Support the development of strategies to drive continual improvement in safety performance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety training

ISO 45001

Ergonomics

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

GEMBA walks

Permit-to-work systems

Safety audits

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Safety Specialist plays a key role in strengthening Vantive's safety culture and ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations across the Castlebar and Swinford sites. This position provides technical expertise, leads critical Safety programs, and partners with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety, employee wellbeing, and risk reduction.

The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership, operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and support functions to proactively identify hazards, implement effective controls, and foster a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities

Safety Compliance & Governance

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Safety policies, procedures, and site programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation, corporate standards, and ISO 45001 management system requirements.
• Provide expert Safety guidance to site leadership, engineering, operations, maintenance, and support functions.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and reporting of Safety metrics, compliance activities, and management reviews.

Safety Risk Management

• Lead and support risk assessments for equipment, processes, tasks, chemicals, and ergonomic activities.
• Identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Support Safety reviews associated with new equipment, facility changes, process modifications, and capital projects.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, GEMBA walks, and safety audits to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support contractor safety programs, permit-to-work systems, and safe systems of work.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and safety observation programmes.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Lead or support incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure effective implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor incident trends and recommend actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate lessons learned and share best practices across site functions.
• Support the development of strategies to drive continual improvement in safety performance.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Coordinate and strengthen emergency response programs across the site.
• Support emergency response teams through training, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain site emergency response procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident response activities as required.

Safety Culture & Employee Engagement

• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, communication, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Deliver and coordinate Safety training programmes for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Partner with people leaders to embed safety ownership and accountability within teams.
• Support behavioural safety initiatives and campaigns that drive employee participation and awareness.
• Champion continuous improvement activities that enhance workplace safety and wellbeing.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report Safety KPIs and performance metrics.
• Analyse performance trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Support site Safety objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and risk reduction.
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation.

Education & Experience Required

• Third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety role within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or another highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, inspections, audits, and safety training.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within an ISO 45001 management system environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

What Vantive can offer to you:

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.