Health & Safety Lead
We are proud to partner with our client to hire an experienced Health & Safety professional to work closely with their management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to take full ownership of H&S systems within a dynamic and growing port environment. You will play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving health and safety processes, ensuring compliance while supporting operational efficiency across multiple sites.
Benefits
Salary: Circa €50,000
5% Employer Pension Contribution (PRSA)
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to grow the role, including environmental aspects over time
Key Responsibilities
Manage and investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and work-related injuries.
Conduct and follow up on weekly and monthly H&S audits and inspections.
Lead and support risk assessments, particularly in lifting operations, working at height, and plant machinery.
Develop, review, and implement H&S policies, procedures, and systems.
Coordinate training, including inductions and ongoing staff development.
Maintain PPE compliance and oversee safety standards across all sites.
Track, analyse, and report on incident data to drive preventative measures.
Support H&S administration, reporting, and continuous system improvements.
Engage teams through toolbox talks and day-to-day interaction to promote a strong safety culture.
Stay current with H&S and environmental regulations, with scope to develop environmental responsibilities over time.
Candidate Profile
Hands-on, practical, and comfortable working on-site rather than office based.
Strong experience in incident management and investigations and high rise.
Able to work independently across multiple locations.
Proactive in identifying risks and training needs.
Flexible, self-motivated, and solution focused.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Health & Safety desirable; other relevant qualifications considered (e.g. NEBOSH/IOSH, CISQ).
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant operational environment.
Manual Handling Instructor, Train the Trainer, and Occupational First Aider certifications advantageous (training can be provided).
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Paula Tavares or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
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