Health & Safety Manager

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Leinster Cork
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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A leading cork based multi-site retailer and award winning employer is hiring a Health & Safety Manager to build and lead their health and safety function.This is a key role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will shape the company’s health and safety strategy, embed best practice across multiple locations, and build a strong, practical safety culture across the business.What You’ll Do:

Develop and implement a Group Health & Safety strategy aligned with ISO 45001
Create and maintain policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
Act as the internal expert on health, safety, and compliance
Carry out risk assessments and ensure legal compliance across all sites
Lead site-specific safety initiatives across locations in Cork and Leinster locations
Deliver training and safety awareness programmes
Improve site safety in areas such as traffic management, storage, and pedestrian movement
Conduct inspections and audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, implementing preventative measures
Maintain H&S documentation including policies, procedures, and risk registers
Liaise with auditors, insurers, and regulatory bodies
Engage with teams at all levels to build a proactive safety culture

What You’ll Need:Essential

3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role
Background in distribution, logistics, warehousing, retail operations, or manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and H&S auditing
Knowledge of ISO 9001
Relevant H&S qualification (Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, IOSH, or similar)
Experience building or significantly improving a health and safety function
Strong understanding of Irish H&S legislation and best practice
Experience delivering training and safety inductions
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and reporting systems
Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Desirable

Experience with transport safety and vehicle/pedestrian segregation
Warehousing or operational retail environment experience
First Aid, Fire Safety, or Manual Handling Instructor certification

Why Apply:

Senior role reporting directly to the Managing Director
Real influence on business culture and standards
Opportunity to build and shape the full H&S function
Work with a respected employer operating across multiple locations
Varied, hands-on role with strong operational impact

Please apply by sending your CV to Ray Powell at or call for more information.

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