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Health & Safety Officer

Staffline Recruitment Ireland
Permanent
Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Limerick
Ref: J3817_1785922697
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Job description

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting a Health & Safety Officer on behalf of a well-established and growing logistics business based in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional who enjoys being on-site, engaging with people, and driving a strong culture of safety across busy logistics and warehousing operations.

This is a hands-on role supporting three operational sites, where you'll play a key part in ensuring compliance, delivering training, and promoting best practice in health and safety.

This is a hands-on role supporting three operational sites, where you'll play a key part in ensuring compliance, delivering training, and promoting best practice in health and safety.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for supporting and promoting a positive health and safety culture across all sites while ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and company procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging site inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Coordinating and delivering manual handling training, including refresher sessions.
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safe systems of work.
  • Carrying out regular site inspections, safety audits, and toolbox talks.
  • Supporting incident reporting, investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Providing practical health and safety guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees.
  • Maintaining accurate training, compliance, and health and safety records.
  • Liaising with external training providers and regulatory bodies when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, approachable, and passionate about creating safe working environments.

You'll ideally have:

  • A qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (Diploma or higher preferred).
  • Previous experience in a Health & Safety Officer or similar role.
  • Proven experience delivering manual handling training and site inductions.
  • A strong understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
  • Experience within logistics, warehousing, transport, manufacturing, or another fast-paced operational environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
  • A full, clean driving licence and the flexibility to travel between local sites.

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to join a growing and successful logistics operation.
  • Varied, hands-on role across multiple sites.
  • Supportive management team with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
  • Competitive salary (up to €45,000 depending on experience) and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

If you're a motivated Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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