Health and Safety Officer

Role Overview

An established medical device manufacturer in Shannon, County Clare is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Officer to take ownership of site-wide health and safety operations. This is an individual contributor position with responsibility for tightening processes, improving compliance, and keeping safety practices aligned with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Make sure workplace health and safety procedures are fully aligned with permit conditions and licensing obligations.
• Work closely with local regulatory authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Manage and improve incident reporting workflows, ensuring timely escalation within the business and to outside parties such as the Health and Safety Authority and insurers.
• Prepare and present structured compliance reviews.
• Carry out routine audits, safety inspections, and environmental checks to maintain required standards.
• Organise the practical arrangements for training sessions and workshops whenever needed.
• Review current safety controls regularly and strengthen risk reduction measures where required.
• Assist management and help foster open communication between leadership and employees on safety-related matters.
• Keep records, reports, and documentation accurate, complete, and well organised.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in health and safety.
• Proven ability to manage compliance requirements and meet regulatory standards.
• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a similar field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH or ISO Lead Auditor will be viewed positively.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good working knowledge of ISO standards.
• High attention to detail and confidence in report writing.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

This role is described as standalone, meaning the successful candidate will independently oversee and streamline health and safety processes for the site. For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, Megan O’Doherty can be contacted for more information.