Health and Safety Manager

• Join a values-driven organisation built on Integrity, Quality, Loyalty, Respect, and exceptional Customer Service.
• Opportunity to shape and embed a strong safety culture across a growing group with 3 sites and 270 employees.
• Direct reporting line to the Managing Director, giving you autonomy and influence at a senior level.

• As Health & Safety Manager, you will develop, lead, and implement a comprehensive Health & Safety function from the ground up.
• You will have full responsibility for ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and promoting a proactive and engaged safety culture across the organisation.
• Key duties include:

• Develop and implement a Group Health & Safety strategy aligned with legislation.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice.
• Monitor and improve site safety, including vehicle movement, pedestrian segregation, and storage practices.
• Maintain and update all H&S documentation, including policies, procedures, and risk registers.
• Liaise with auditors, insurers, regulatory bodies, and external agencies.
• Engage, train, and support staff at all levels to drive awareness and accountability.

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar Health & Safety role, ideally within logistics, distribution, warehousing, or construction.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (preferably Level 8).
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and H&S reporting systems.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a stand-alone role.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams and senior stakeholders.
• Passion for driving a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance, Company Car, Company Pension, Bike to Work Scheme, On-site Parking, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a newly created, stand-alone role with full ownership of the Health & Safety function.

Sigmar Recruitment