Health and Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager
Limerick
Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

My client is seeking applications for the position of Health & Safety Manager at its cement manufacturing facility in Limerick. This is a key leadership role within the site, responsible for driving best in class health, safety, and welfare standards across a large scale heavy industrial operation.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Plant Manager and will play a central role in shaping and maintaining a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with legislative, corporate, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive awareness, engagement, and continuous improvement in Health, Safety, and Welfare across the site
• Monitor and interpret developments in Health & Safety legislation, guidance, and standards, ensuring site compliance
• Conduct regular safety audits and hazard inspections to monitor adherence to safety policies
• Advise senior management on risk reduction strategies and occupational safety improvements
• Maintain and report on site and group Health & Safety KPIs
• Develop and implement accident reduction and prevention programmes
• Create and deliver annual site safety initiatives aligned with corporate objectives
• Ensure compliance with corporate life saving rules and annual safety initiatives
• Investigate accidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with management
• Coordinate statutory inspection records across relevant departments
• Deliver toolbox talks, presentations, and transport safety audits
• Design, coordinate, and deliver health and safety training programmes
• Maintain and enhance induction programmes for contractors, employees, and visitors
• Review and update Health & Safety policies and safety statements as required
• Liaise with external bodies and regulatory authorities, as well as internal group H&S teams
• Promote strong safety engagement and consultation across all levels of the site

This role will also involve additional duties as required in line with business needs.

About You

• Degree qualified with a recognised Health & Safety qualification (diploma or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety management role, ideally in construction materials, quarrying, or heavy industry
• Strong understanding of industrial processes and systems
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of delivering safety performance improvements
• Experience with ISO 45001 implementation and auditing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent IT proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against business objectives
• Self starter with the ability to take ownership and see initiatives through to completion

What's on Offer

• Salary up to €80,000, depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave
• 7.5% total pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Additional employee benefits
• Opportunity to join a well established multinational organisation
• Career development within a wider global group operating across multiple countries