Health and Safety Officer

About the Role

STL Logistics Ltd is recruiting a Health & Safety Officer to enhance safety management across three bustling logistics and warehousing locations in Limerick. This role is predominantly site-based and involves direct engagement with the workforce to ensure safety protocols are actively maintained in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive site inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring everyone is aware of safety expectations.
• Organize and lead manual handling training sessions, including refresher courses, to promote safe physical practices.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of risk assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other safe work mechanisms.
• Perform regular site inspections, audits, and deliver toolbox talks to reinforce safety messages.
• Facilitate incident reporting processes including investigations and follow-up corrective measures.
• Provide practical health and safety advice to site managers and supervisors to support compliance.
• Maintain detailed and precise documentation of training and compliance records.
• Coordinate with external training organizations and regulatory authorities as needed.

Requirements

• Possession of an Occupational Health & Safety qualification, preferably a Diploma or higher.
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Officer capacity or a related health and safety role.
• Extensive expertise in delivering manual handling training and conducting site inductions.
• Thorough understanding of Irish Health & Safety laws and regulations.
• Preferably experienced in logistics, warehousing, transport, or industrial sectors.
• Excellent communication skills capable of engaging with staff at all organizational levels.
• Valid full driving license and willingness to travel between local operational sites.