Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Recruitment • Dublin, Leinster • 1m ago

Job description

Our client, a leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation headquartered in Ireland, with facilities in both Ireland and the UK are seeking an experienced Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental (OSHE) professional to join the team at their Dublin Airport facility.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this key role will lead and develop the company’s OSHE management system across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and develop the company’s safety, health, and environmental management system.
Ensure all operations are compliant with relevant OSHE legislation, standards, and licenses.
Develop and enforce company-wide OSHE policies and procedures.
Conduct regular risk assessments, maintain the risk register, and implement corrective actions.
Proactively identify and implement safety and environmental improvement projects.
Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses, developing strategies for prevention.
Deliver and manage safety and environmental training requirements, including toolbox talks.
Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain reporting on safety and environmental performance for management and regulators.
Oversee waste management, pollution control, sustainability, and CSRD initiatives.
Maintain emergency response plans and lead drills.
Ensure adequate stocks of PPE, first aid, and emergency equipment.
Support facility-related projects and other OSHE duties as required.

Job requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar OSHE role, ideally in an aviation or MRO environment.
Train the Trainer or equivalent certification in safety training delivery.
Strong working knowledge of current OSHE legislation and best practices.
Proven ability to influence and lead safety culture initiatives across teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and training skills.
High level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office.
Must be eligible to obtain an airside pass (5-year background check) and pass a pre-employment medical including drug screening.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Must have full working rights in Ireland.

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