Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer 📍 Location: All sites Dublin based. 💼 Sector: Facilities Management 💶 Salary: €45-€60K PA DOE 🔖 Job Reference: VAC:13631 Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety Officer to support the delivery of health, safety, and environmental compliance across our client sites. The role involves assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of H&S policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, site teams, and clients to conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments, while also promoting safety awareness and maintaining accurate documentation. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and upkeep of company health & safety policies, procedures, and documentation (RAMS, SSOW, SDS). Participate in risk assessments, site inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance. Support investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses; contribute to corrective actions. Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings where required. Promote a culture of safety awareness, encouraging open communication and recognition of safe behaviours. Stay up to date with Irish H&S legislation, regulations, and industry standards, and recommend updates. Maintain safety records, reports, and training compliance systems. Work collaboratively with managers, supervisors, and contractors to resolve H&S Requirements Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent. 2+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role (multi-site experience an advantage). Knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and ISO standards (45001, 14001). Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate data entry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with staff and clients. Full clean EU driving license, with flexibility to travel to client sites. Strong initiative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Positive attitude, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. Preferred Skills NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification. Manual Handling Instructor and/or Safe Pass Instructor certification. Experience in facilities management, data centres, cleanrooms, or other regulated Familiarity with ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) initiatives and reporting