Multisite Health & Safety Manager

Multisite Health & Safety Manager

My client is a well-established, multi-site organisation which includes retail stores, offices, apartments, and warehouses nationwide.

They are recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Manager who will report to the Property Manager and will be part of a wider property team.

This job is based out of their Naas head office with one day work from home and some nationwide travel.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 2 years’ Health & Safety experience, across a multi-site environment, along with a recognised Health & Safety qualification.

You’ll have practical experience in risk assessments, incident investigation, safety management systems and training, with strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.

Salary & Package

• €60k-€70k negotiable but must reflect level of experience
• 5% Pension Contribution
• 22 Days Annual Leave plus Good Friday and three days over Christmas
• Hybrid working model (1-day WFH)

Key Responsibilities for the job of Health & Safety Manager

• Take ownership of health and safety standards across the organisation’s nationwide portfolio.
• Create, roll out and regularly refresh health and safety policies, procedures and safe working practices to support organisation-wide compliance.
• Work with the Retail Operations Manager to ensure wider operational policies reflect relevant health and safety requirements.
• Undertake routine safety inspections and audits across retail, office and warehouse sites.
• Visit new and existing locations to complete site-specific risk assessments and advise on requirements for external contractors.
• Assess contractor and site documentation, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Safe Plans of Action and Permits to Work.
• Manage ongoing COSHH assessments and confirm that suitable controls are implemented and maintained.
• Present inspection and audit findings to the Property Manager, agree remedial actions and follow them through to completion.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, establish root causes and put effective corrective and preventative measures in place.
• Analyse accident and incident patterns and recommend practical measures to reduce risk and strengthen safety performance.
• Keep company Safety Statements and organisation-wide Risk Assessments accurate, current and compliant.
• Maintain statutory inspection, testing and certification registers covering fire safety, emergency lighting, portable appliance testing and lifting equipment.
• Plan, maintain and test emergency arrangements across all sites, including fire evacuation drills, business continuity exercises and regular readiness reviews.
• Arrange and deliver health and safety training, including manual handling and fire warden programmes.
• Serve as the key contact for visits from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and other regulators.
• Manage the organisation’s response to any enforcement notices issued by regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to quarterly Health, Safety and Compliance meetings by sharing updates and helping drive ongoing improvements.
• Keep health and safety records and documentation accurate, up to date and easy to access, including building profiles held within the organisation’s safety management system.
• Compile regular health and safety performance reports and updates for the Property Manager.

Should you be interested in this job please apply or contact Ambyr 086 8487740.