Title of Position
Health and Safety Advisor
Reporting to
Group Head of QEHS
Based
Ireland
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Company overview
The Wanzl Group is a recognised global leader for the supply of retail equipment and services across the Logistics Industry and retail sector.
The Wanzl UK Group of companies is the largest subsidiary of Wanzl turning over circa £80m annually and currently employs circa 700 staff throughout the UK & Republic of Ireland.
We seek an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to lead our organization's HS initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accident investigation, health and safety management, strategy development, and staff consultation and collaboration. They will also be well-versed in new legislation and experienced in dealing with protocols specific to warehouse, engineering, and shopfitting environments with a primary focus on health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Support and assist the Senior Leadership Team in all health and safety matters.
• Develop, implement, and oversee health and safety policies and management systems, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Lead the management of health and safety strategies, fostering a proactive approach to risk management and workplace safety.
• Conduct thorough accident investigations, facilitate risk assessments, and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize health and safety risks.
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with staff to integrate health and safety practices into daily operations.
• Stay informed on new health and safety legislation and ensure organizational compliance.
• Address the specific health and safety challenges within warehouse, engineering, and shopfitting environments.
• Conduct health and safety audits, design and deliver health and safety training programs, and investigate incidents with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor health and safety performance metrics and liaise with external bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain health and safety memberships and certifications, manage hazardous substances, and ensure environmental health and safety compliance.
• Support effective communication of health and safety matters and develop continuous improvement plans.
• Provide health and safety advice and support to all business areas.
• Ensure emergency procedures are effectively implemented, communicated, and regularly practiced.
• Provide administrative support for all health and safety requirements, including record management and staying up to date with industry best practices.
Skills and Qualifications:
Requirements:
5 years' experience in a health and safety role - Essential.
Minimum NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and GRAD IOSH Membership - Essential.
Proven experience in health and safety within warehouse, engineering, and shopfitting environments.
Excellent IT skills (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with internal and external stakeholders.
Flexibility to work in multiple locations and willingness to travel.
Driving license essential due to travel requirements.
This list is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.
Skills and Qualifications
• 5 years' experience in Health and Safety or similar compliance-based role - Essential.
• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and GRAD IOSH Membership - Essential.
• Excellent IT skills (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be flexible and work in multiple locations- willing to travel.
• Driving license essential due to the amount of travel involved in this role
Ireland - Leinster - Leinster - Dublin
May 17, 2024
Site Based - Pharmaceutical Site • Join a dynamic and growing Site Based Capital Projects team in delivering site CAPEX projects across this pharmaceutical site. • Responsibilities: • Managing construction projects as part of a managed services group across our client pharmaceutical...
Wellington Professional Recruitment
Ireland - Leinster - Leinster - Dublin
June 3, 2024
As Resident Engineer - Water you will provide supervision and management on a programme of work to deliver new and upgrade water network improvements in the North Dublin / Fingal area. Due to on-going contract awards this Global Engineering Consultancy firm have a requirement for a Resident Engineer...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 17, 2024
Security Incident Response Manager • Overview: My client requires a Security Incident Response Manager to join their Security Services Team. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of incident response plans, conducting incident response exercises, and managing...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 19, 2024
L2 IT Support Engineer • Contract | €220/day+ | Dublin • We are looking for an experienced L2 IT Support Engineer to join our client's team in Dublin. The ideal candidate will provide onsite and remote IT support, ensuring customer satisfaction through professional and friendly...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 24, 2024
Looking for an SAP S/4 Hana Senior Manager to join an excellent established team of professionals, managing the delivery of Technical SAP services to managed services clients. • You will work with functional consultants & developers to deliver a premium seamless service to clients. •...
Ireland - Sligo County - Sligo County - Sligo
June 19, 2024
QC Micro Analyst • Shift (One week of days; 08:00-16:30 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00-15:30 (Fri) followed by a week of evening shift; 15:00-23:30 (Mon-Thurs), 15:00-22:30 (Fri).) • We are actively seeking to recruiting a QC Micro Analyst who will become a key member of the Quality Team within a...
Ireland - Meath County - Meath County - Gormanston
June 18, 2024
Structural Engineer • Precast concrete facades • County Dublin • Salary/package negotiable • Full time, permanent • Key skills: precast, facades, structural engineer, project design engineer, Eurocode 2 • Join a true market leader • Work on ground-breaking and high...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 10, 2024
Role • As a site based I&C Engineer you will manage various projects and have responsibility for the Instrumentation and Controls design of pharmaceutical systems through the entire life cycle of projects on the site. • You will be responsible for the I&C design elements of...
Ireland - Westmeath County - Westmeath County - Athlone
June 25, 2024
Assistant Manager | Athlone | Up to €40,000 • RAPIDLY EXPANDING and the MARKET LEADER in their retail sector! • If you thrive on pace, people, processes and passion, then drive your career forward with this rapidly growing retail business. • Our client is a high-profile volume...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 13, 2024
Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a hybrid cloud strategy and infrastructure. • Collaborate with cloud providers and stakeholders to finalize requirements and roadmaps. • Oversee infrastructure build-out, ensuring compliance with designs. • Implement tools for monitoring...
Ireland - Galway County - Galway County - Galway
June 28, 2024
The Role: • Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company who is dedicated to delivering high quality products and services. They maintain a high standard across all operations by focusing on compliance, efficiency and innovation. They are currently recruiting for a Validation Engineer to join...
Ireland - Galway County - Galway County - Headford
June 10, 2024
Lettings & Property Manager • Location: Headford, County Galway / Ballinrobe, County Mayo • Salary: Up to £30k + commission + Excellent Benefits • Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working options • The Client: • Our client, a leading property firm since 2009, seeks a...
Ireland - Leinster - Leinster - Longford
June 25, 2024
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for modular and timber frame construction? We are seeking a seasoned professional to oversee modular building operations for a prestigious client in the green tech industry, with significant investments in innovation and growth. • Role Overview: • As...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 17, 2024
Electrical and Multi-Functional Facility Support • 'People Moving People' • Transdev is an international public transportation company with operations in 17 countries. Located in three Dublin depots, Transdev is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Luas light rail...
Ireland - Connaught - Connaught - Galway
May 30, 2024
Engineering Lead • Role Overview: • Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Facilities, the Engineering Lead will utilize strong managerial expertise to organize and manage a high-volume environment. • You will drive the timely delivery of essential maintenance support for...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 7, 2024
Our Client, a leading provider of HR and Employment Law, are looking for a Client Experience Account Manager to join their team based in their Dublin office. • Job Purpose • To deliver world class care to exceed clients' expectations and provide support to an ever-growing client base...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 28, 2024
Cognizant Company is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance....
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 11, 2024
Hotel Manager – £84k (100k Euros), Dublin • Are you an experienced hotel manager looking for an exciting new opportunity in the heart of Dublin? Yellow 42 Recruitment is seeking a talented individual to join our clients 4-Star Hotel. • In this role, you will have the...
Ireland - Leinster - Leinster - Dublin
May 30, 2024
Senior Construction Project Manager - Solar PV & BESS • Dublin or Cork • Up to €110,000 + Up to 15% Bonus + Career Development + Great Package • Are you a Construction Project Manager with a background in the renewable sector, looking to drive the next phase of your career and play an...
Ireland - Waterford County - Waterford County - Waterford
June 6, 2024
Project Manager • Specialist Technical Services (STS Group) Waterford Metropolitan Area (On-site) • The Company • STS Group, is dedicated to being the leading and most cost-efficient provider of electrical engineering, instrumentation, design and commissioning services across Ireland,...
Ireland - Cork County - Cork County - Cork
June 10, 2024
IT Service Desk Analyst • Contract | €160/day+ | Cork • A prestigious multinational corporation is seeking a dedicated IT Service Desk Analyst to join its Cork office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT support, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to...
Ireland - Galway County - Galway County - Galway
June 21, 2024
Powerhouse International M&E Firm • This is an excellent opportunity for skilled BIM Engineers to join a leading International M&E Contractor, where you will work on some of the biggest Pharmaceutical, Data Centre and industrial projects in the Country, continually developing your...
Ireland - Cork County - Cork County - Cork
June 10, 2024
Role: Project Manager • Location: Cork • Salary: DOE • We are currently seeking experienced and talented Project Managers to join our high performing project teams. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a...
Ireland - Cork County - Cork County - Cork
June 25, 2024
Senior RF Product Engineer • Compensation: Salary, bonus, and stock options • Location: Cork, Ireland (with possible relocation) • Are you prepared to lead and innovate in the field of RF Engineering? We are seeking a flexible and experienced RF Product Engineer to contribute to our...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 25, 2024
Senior Project Management Consultant - Commercial Refurbishment Projects • €80,000 - €90,000 • Permanent • Dublin – Ireland • About Us • We are a leading Construction Consultancy offering a range of cost management, project management, due diligence and...
Ireland - City of Dublin - City of Dublin - Dublin
June 27, 2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER, • Dublin 2 • National Company • Competitive Salary • This business is part of a product and tech-focused company operating multiple brands online and in retail. You will be part of the retail operations team, managing a small team at the ground level in a...
Ireland - Leinster - Leinster - Kildare
June 24, 2024
Title of Position • Health and Safety Advisor • Reporting to • Group Head of QEHS • Based • Ireland • Hours of Work • Monday to Friday 40 hours per week • Company overview • The Wanzl Group is a recognised global leader for the supply of retail equipment...