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Health & Safety Officer

  • On-site
    • Sligo, Connaught, Ireland
  • EH&S

Job description

Our Client, a leading medical device company in Sligo is hiring a Health & Safety Officer.


Please note: This is a permanent Part Time position for 20 hours per week over 5 days days.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Liaise with staff to ensure compliance with current H&S statutory requirements and Company’s procedures.
  • Management of H&S documentation, including training records, machinery certification, and other statutory H&S records.
  • Scanning/Filing of H&S documentation.
  • Attend Health & Safety meetings.
  • Delivering on continual improvement on current safety practices.
  • Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
  • Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that corrective actions are dealt with immediately.
  • Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay.
  • Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for all Employees.
  • Complete risk assessments on equipment.
  • Conduct biannual site evacuation drills.
  • Organise training where required – First aid/Manual handling/fire warden etc.
  • Any ad-hoc duties that may arise.

Job requirements

  • Hold a relevant Health & Safety Qualification/Degree.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Standards and Best Practice.
  • Willingness to show initiative and drive in addition to being a team player.
  • Previous experience in a Health & Safety role.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
  • Confident proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative


Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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