Description

Position: Health & Safety Officer
Reporting to: EHS Manager
Location: Dublin 12 (with travel to Meath, Wicklow, and Galway)
Department: Environmental, Health & Safety
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent (subject to 6-month probation)
Work Type: On-site role

Role Overview

The Health & Safety Officer will support and strengthen health and safety compliance across the business. The role focuses on maintaining systems, improving safety culture, and ensuring best practice is implemented across all operational sites.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience across multiple operational sites
Involvement in shaping the future direction of the H&S function
Exposure to a broad range of health and safety activities
Development of organisational and task management skills
Support from a collaborative and experienced EHS team

Key Responsibilities

Provide health and safety advice to management and colleagues
Maintain and update the company Safety Statement, risk assessments, and procedures
Conduct site and fleet safety inspections and spot checks
Support ISO 45001 compliance and ongoing certification
Investigate incidents and accidents, including reporting via the HSA portal
Manage the internal accident reporting system and documentation
Conduct internal compliance audits in line with legislation and best practice
Deliver and support staff training, including toolbox talks
Review contractor RAMS and prepare internal RAMS
Maintain and update site safety signage
Coordinate occupational health programmes (vaccination, dust, noise, VDU, fire drills)
Liaise with departments to promote safety awareness
Ensure contractor compliance and documentation is up to date
Produce monthly and annual H&S KPI reports
Provide cover within the EHS team as required

Requirements

Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar H&S role
Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Degree or Diploma)
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Competencies

Proactive, solutions-focused approach
Strong communication skills across all levels, including regulators
Highly organised with strong administrative capability
Ability to manage multiple tasks across sites
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and systems

Reporting & Relationships

Reports to: EHS Manager
Internal: EHS team, supervisors, managers, all staff
External: HSA, contractors, training providers, occupational health services

What We Offer

A supportive, collaborative EHS team environment
Opportunity to influence and improve safety practices across the business
Strong management support and professional development
Exposure to a wide range of operational projects

Remuneration

Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV to hr@thorntons-recycling.ie

Health & Safety Officer