Health & Safety Officer

Location: Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, is currently seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join their organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to work closely with the Health & Safety Manager and leadership team, helping to drive a strong safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health & Safety Management System.
• Promote and champion a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Deliver site inductions and coordinate health and safety training.
• Support fire drills, emergency response activities and the site fire team.
• Maintain ISO 45001 documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Manage training records, competency matrices and compliance documentation.
• Prepare health and safety reports and monitor outstanding actions.
• Support the Safety Committee, wellness initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with additional health and safety projects as required.

Skills & Experience

• Third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety Officer role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 26 days annual leave
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Wellness initiatives
• Career development opportunities

If you're looking to join a company that places health, safety and continuous improvement at the heart of its operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Claire at Force Recruitment & Outsourcing for a confidential discussion.