Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer Location: Galway Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: €65,000, + Development, training, Other benefits Looking to step into a role where you can shape safety strategy across multiple sites? Want a clear pathway to progress into H&S leadership and management as the business grows? This is a chance to join a well-established and expanding manufacturing group where Health & Safety is embedded at the heart of the business. You'll have real autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to grow this role into a management-level position, influencing long-term EHS strategy across the group. The business is values-led, people-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and your input will matter. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Health & Safety Officer will take ownership of the Group EHS framework, ensuring compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement across all locations. Based at the company's headquarters in Galway, with clear scope to progress into a broader EHS Management role over time. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the Group EHS Management System Ensure compliance with Irish and UK H&S legislation Develop and maintain H&S policies and safe systems of work Lead risk assessments, inspections, and audits Deliver H&S inductions and employee training Liaise with regulatory and external authorities Oversee chemical safety and hazardous waste processes Ensure compliance of lifting equipment and safety gear Analyse EHS data to identify trends and improvements Support H&S input into new projects and tenders Assist HR with H&S-related policies and documentationExperience & Skills Degree in Health & Safety or related discipline 3+ years experience in a similar H&S role Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and best practiceInterested or want to learn more? Contact Dairis Sprudzans Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) Health & Safety Officer, EHS Officer, HSE Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety, EHS Management System, ISO 45001, Risk Assessments, Safety Audits, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Contractor Management, Manufacturing Environment, Multi-Site Safety, Irish & UK H&S Legislation, HSA, HSE, EPA, Chemical Safety, Manual Handling, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety Manager Progression, H&S