Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Lead

My client, a leading supplier and distributor in Ireland, seek to hire a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Lead.

This role will suit someone with experience in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management.

The successful candidate will cover all sites in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Safety Leadership - Support senior management and function heads in implementing departmental HSE action plans.
• Regulatory Compliance - Develop and maintain health and safety management systems in line with legislation, regulatory requirements, and ISO standards.
• Audits & Compliance - Conduct audits, identify risks, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Risk Assessments - Support and review risk assessments, including chemical safety evaluations.
• Project Management - Lead or support HSE-related continuous improvement projects.
• Training & Awareness - Ensure HSE training programs are delivered and records maintained.
• Policies & Procedures - Develop safety manuals, procedures, and checklists.
• Continuous Improvement - Work with teams to enhance safety, sustainability, and environmental standards.
• Incident Investigation - Analyze accidents/incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.

Requirements

• A L8 in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) qualification, along with a NEBOSH Diploma (minimum requirement).
• At least three year's experience in HSE, advising on legislation and ISO standards.
• Experience with ISO 17020.
• Human Factors Engineering (HFE) assessments.
• Internal/Lead Auditor qualifications.