Health and Safety Manager – Limerick
A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join its team in Limerick on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a strong safety culture across a complex industrial site. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and will play a central role in ensuring full compliance with all health, safety, and welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and promote safety awareness, engagement, and continuous improvement across the site.
- Monitor compliance through regular safety audits and inspections.
- Advise management on actions to minimise occupational risks.
- Maintain and report on safety KPIs and performance metrics.
- Develop and implement accident reduction and prevention programmes.
- Create and deliver annual safety initiatives and training programmes.
- Investigate incidents and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with company life-saving rules and external regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with external agencies (e.g. HSA) and internal stakeholders on all safety matters.
- Manage site inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Coordinate statutory inspections and maintain relevant documentation.
What You’ll Bring:
- Degree in a relevant discipline plus a recognised Health & Safety qualification or diploma.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar H&S management role within manufacturing, quarrying, or heavy industry.
- Strong understanding of industrial processes and safety systems.
- Proven experience with ISO 45001 implementation and auditing.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Confident IT user with strong reporting and presentation skills.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A long-established, industry-leading employer.
- Opportunity to shape and influence the safety culture of a major manufacturing operation.
If you’re a proactive safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and wants to make a real impact, we’d like to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or contact Darren Brown at [email protected] or 061 221 714 to discuss in confidence.
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