JOB DESCRIPTION:Job Title: EHS OfficerSalary: Competitive – Please call to discussBenefits & Perks: Healthcare, life assurance, pension plus others.Job Type: PermanentLocation: Dundalk, Co. LouthRef: S011395RecruitmentPlus are delighted to be recruiting for a Environmental, Health and Safety Officer to join the team of a leading equipment manufacturer in Co. Louth. The EHS Officer will support the procedures, policies, training and updates to deliver best practices.This organisation has a global reach and are recognised as the world’s leading provider of on-load road handling equipment with a focus on sustainability. Constantly evolving and developing industry leading machinery, they now invite EHS professionals with a strong background in environmental, health and safety for the post of EHS Officer.Great central location easily commutable from within Louth, Monaghan, Armagh, Down, Meath, parts of Cavan and north Dublin.Requirements:Hold a Degree or Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment with 3+ years relevant working experience, preferably within a manufacturing, heavy industry or high risk environment.Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.Able to carry out risk assessments and manage accident/incident investigations.Excellent analytical, project management, critical thinking and decision making skills.Train the Trainer, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is desirable.Flexibility with the outlook of completing tasks and responsibilities to the highest possible standards.Key Duties & Responsibilities:Meet all EHS legal obligations on behalf of the company.Report all accidents/incidents to the HSA and any environmental spill or incident to the EPA as per their guidelines.Overall ownership of the investigation and appropriate close outs of all incidents accidents and near misses.Responsible for all EHS risk assessments being carried out and maintained.Accountable for all chemical hazard management and disposal on site.Investigating accidents, incidents, or near misses to determine root causes.Conducting regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and processes.Developing emergency response plans and coordinating drills to ensure that employees are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies such as fires, chemical spills, or natural disasters.Maintaining accurate records of safety data, incident reports, training documentation, and regulatory permits.Creating, updating, and enforcing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.Conducting training sessions and workshops to educate employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements.Deliver good quality SSOW (Safe Systems of Work) which fully reflect the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and work instructions in all areas.Responsible for all contractor and visitor safety on site and the inductions and review of their Safety statement, EHS Plan, Risk assessment, training certificates, etc.Maintain all EHS audits through CIMS quality system through IS0 14001 and ISO 45001Advisor to the company on the safety of new products and designs especially in relation to ergonomics.Development of efficient waste management programmes in line with sourcing and logistics.Maintain all required training records of all EHS training and first aid.If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara who is based in our Northeast office will be in contact if you are suitable.If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, please feel free to contact us directly. However, if you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.Recruitment Plus is not in a position to respond to each individual application due to the high volume of submissions. We will only contact those candidates whose CV matches the criteria for the vacancy. Thank you for your patience.For details on our privacy policy please click here:
