Health and Safety Manager
FRS Recruitment
Cork, Cork
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
€65,000–€70,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Permanent
SKILLS
Corrective Action, Document Management, Emergency Response, Food and Beverage Industry, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Team Player
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
hcare, pension, generous bonus, 23 al
LOCATION
Cork, Cork
POSTED
7 days ago

Health & Safety Manager
Are you passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence change and ensure the well-being of an entire team? My client one of Cork's best known multi-national food companies is seeking an enthusiastic Health & Safety Manager to lead their site in maintaining the highest standards of safety, ensuring a proactive and collaborative safety culture.
What You'll Do
In this pivotal role, you'll be the go-to person for all health and safety matters on-site. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate health & safety risks to create a safer work environment.
- Maintain key relationships with external agencies and government bodies while managing all necessary documentation.
- Set clear H&S objectives, aligned with the company's global and regional goals.
- Lead investigations into safety incidents, ensuring you get to the root cause and create action plans to prevent future occurrences.
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes, keeping the leadership team informed on compliance requirements.
- Work closely with site stakeholders to ensure full adherence to both local and group safety requirements.
- Monitor safety standards and implement corrective actions after audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
- Organize and lead impactful H&S training sessions to upskill staff and ensure compliance.
- Support the development and execution of local strategic safety plans that align with the company's global vision.
- Be the architect behind the emergency response strategy.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a dynamic individual who can bring fresh energy and a proactive approach to the role. Key requirements include:
- A Higher Diploma (Level 8) or Degree in a relevant field.
- Chartered membership of IOSH (or equivalent).
- At least 4 years of experience in a Health & Safety Manager role.
- Proven success in implementing health and safety management systems.
- Confidence in delivering engaging and informative training to staff at all levels.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- A hands-on approach, with the drive and resilience to lead by example.
Why Join this Company?
This isn't just a company - it's a global community of people passionate about quality and innovation. As our Health & Safety Manager, you'll be at the heart of my client's commitment to ensuring a safe, compliant, and supportive working environment. You'll be empowered to make impactful decisions and champion the safety of all employees.
This is a company who believe in taking care of their people. That's why they offer a competitive salary of €65-70k, doe, along with an attractive annual performance bonus of nearly 20% of your salary. You and your family will be covered with VHI health insurance and dental care. They provide peace of mind with death in service cover and long-term disability support. Enjoy 23 days of holidays, a company pension and a subsidized canteen, They are also proud to offer maternity/paternity benefits, plus opportunities for social activities and professional development, so you can grow both personally and professionally.
Sound like the H & S Manager job in Cork you've been waiting for?
Then don't delay and apply today!
About the Company
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FRS Recruitment
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other