Health & Safety Advisor
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Job Description
Occupli are recruiting a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in the Northeast Coast of Ireland.
Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor Contractor Safety & Compliance
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Department: Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Construction
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support and oversee contractors safety and compliance activities.
This role requires a proactive hands-on safety professional with experience managing Permit to Work systems reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and driving a strong safety culture across multi-contractor sites in a high-spec regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and enforce health & safety compliance across all contractor activities on site with a strong focus on Work at Height confined space hot works and lifting operations.
- Review and approve contractor RAMS ensuring they are specific suitable and sufficient for planned tasks.
- Manage and oversee the Permit to Work (PTW) system ensuring permits are issued closed and audited in accordance with site procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits reporting hazards non-compliance and driving timely corrective actions.
- Deliver toolbox talks safety briefings and participate in site inductions to promote awareness and safe practices.
- Collaborate with Project Managers Construction Supervisors and Contractor HSE leads to ensure consistent safety standards are maintained.
- Support incident investigations root cause analysis and the implementation of preventative actions.
- Maintain documentation and records to meet both regulatory and GMP compliance within a pharmaceutical environment.
- Participate in and contribute to site safety meetings risk reviews and HSE reporting.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent essential); Diploma preferred.
- Minimum 5 years HSE experience in construction ideally within pharmaceutical biotech or similarly regulated sectors.
- Proven experience managing Work at Height contractor safety RAMS reviews and Permit to Work systems.
- Working knowledge of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 the Construction Regulations 2013 and other relevant Irish health and safety legislation.
- Familiarity with GMP environments and cleanroom protocols is advantageous.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex documentation (e.g. RAMS permits).
- Ability to engage and influence contractors and stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive visible presence on site with a safety-first mindset.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Chemical-based risk assessments. Manufacturing lines assessments. Oversight of risk assessment program.
Education
BSC
Employment Type
Full Time
