Site Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead

Valeo; Tuam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Registered General Nurse with a background in Occupational Health & Safety to join our site in Tuam. You will support wellbeing, health surveillance, and ergonomic initiatives across the site.

You will coordinate pre-employment health assessments, manage absenteeism-related OH activities, and mentor the First Aid Team while ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (An Bord Altranais) is required.
• Higher Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety is essential.
• Computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support site initiatives to prevent accidents and ill health, identifying and addressing key occupational health concerns.
• Develop and implement Site Wellbeing strategy with stakeholders to drive proactive wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate pre-employment health assessments, health surveillance and promotion programmes meeting best practice standards.
• Conduct individual occupational health reviews and arrange referrals to medical services or EAP as needed.
• Manage OH elements of absenteeism, performing fitness-to-work assessments; support HR and managers for timely return to work.
• Lead Site Ergonomics Program; oversee assessments and the DSE program per roadmap.
• Assist with accident/ill health case close-out; lead First Aid Team with coaching and documenting best practices.
• Participate in site risk assessments and audits, including pregnancy risk assessments and chemical risk reviews.
• Maintain OH unit, supplies and equipment; ensure checks and calibration of equipment including defibrillators.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Higher Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Registered General Nurse with a background in Occupational Health & Safety to join our site in Tuam. You will support wellbeing, health surveillance, and ergonomic initiatives across the site.

You will coordinate pre-employment health assessments, manage absenteeism-related OH activities, and mentor the First Aid Team while ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.