Senior Health & Safety Advisor

dbschenker; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global logistics company as a Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Dublin. You will drive health and safety initiatives, support management with compliance, and foster a safety-first culture. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH Diploma, extensive HSE experience, and the ability to lead teams. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 5% employer contributions

20 days holiday plus public holidays

Extensive fitness and well-being program

Qualifications

• Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
• Proven experience in a senior HSE role.
• In-depth technical knowledge of Irish HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide H&S advice to the senior management.
• Develop a proactive Health & Safety culture.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HSE Management Systems

MS Office (including Excel)

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Join us as a Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Santry, Dublin

Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + benefits

We have a fantastic opening for a senior H&S professional to take the lead in ensuring safety for one of our key global accounts in Ireland. If you are a strategic safety professional with excellent customer-facing and leadership skills, this is your chance to make a real impact and be part of our dynamic team.

What will you be doing?

• Provide H&S advice to the senior management team and directors
• Develop and drive a proactive Health & Safety culture
• Development of policies and SOPs in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Complete internal audits, supplier audits and support business units with external ISO accreditation audits (45001/14001)
• Investigate incidents and accidents with the site management teams and agree actions to reduce risk of incident recurring
• Liaising with the enforcing authorities in support of the site management teams
• Support the business in the procurement and selection of contractors
• Identify and advocate for best industry practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Advise senior management on the implications of current and emerging H&S legislation
• Monthly reporting and analysis as per Schenker and customer requirements
• Working with DBS H&S teams, contractors and customers across EMEA

About You:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced professional with the following qualifications and traits:

• You should be a Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and possess a professional qualification in occupational health and safety and environmental management -NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in a senior HSE role, preferably within a fast paced, logistics or warehousing environment
• In-depth technical knowledge of Irish HSE regulations, standards, and best practices with knowledge of EMEA region being highly advantageous
• Familiarity with 14001 and 45001 ISO Standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at different levels
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop improvement strategies
• Proficiency with HSE Management systems along with MS Office including MS Excel
• Flexibility to travel if required

What We Offer:

• Pension scheme up to 5% employer contributions
• Career paths and development opportunities
• 20 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to a max 25) + day off for your birthday.
• Extensive fitness and well-being programme

Next Steps:

If you're ready to take the next step in your Health & Safety career, apply now!

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to necessary right-to-work checks and background verification including 5 years referencing.

At Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference.