Health & Safety Officer
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- Kildare
- €40,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reporting to the Head Of Operations, the Health & Safety Officer will take full ownership of all Health & Safety activities across two busy warehousing and distribution sites. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with Irish legislation and Health and Safety Authority (HSA) requirements, while driving a strong, proactive safety culture across the business.Dual-site role (Naas & Kilkenny)Key Responsibilities
- Assume full responsibility for Health & Safety across both operational sites
- Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated regulations
- Maintain and continuously improve Safety Statements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
- Lead incident investigations and ensure all statutory reporting requirements are met
- Deliver H&S training, including inductions, manual handling, and MHE safety
- Promote a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, including HSA inspectors
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within FMCG, logistics, warehousing, or supply chain is preferred but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience managing H&S across multiple sites , preferred.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to operate independently with a high level of accountability
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to take full ownership of H&S across two key operational sites
- Dynamic and fast-paced FMCG environment
- Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on safety and compliance