Health & Safety Manager

Job description

Orange Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our clients team in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated health and safety professional to take ownership of EHS performance within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible, client-facing position requiring a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation and standards.
• Act as the primary EHS contact for client representatives, site management, and operational teams.
• Maintain and continuously improve management systems aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Coordinate internal audits and support external certification audits.
• Develop and review risk assessments, safety statements, method statements, and environmental documentation.
• Monitor site activities to ensure effective risk controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Manage contractor safety programmes, including onboarding, compliance monitoring, and performance reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver EHS training programmes and support the development of a positive safety culture.
• Prepare detailed reports and performance metrics for clients and senior management.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and business continuity initiatives.

About You:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a senior EHS or EHS management role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
• Proven experience managing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Experience delivering EHS training and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites when required.

Desirable Experience:

• Facilities Management sector experience.
• Internal or external auditing experience.
• Manual Handling Instructor or Assessor certification.
• Experience supporting construction or project-related activities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of €60,000 – €75,000.
• 10% annual bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• €1,000 annual health insurance contribution.
• Opportunity to work within a leading pharmaceutical environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.