Health And Safety Manager

About the Role : We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and the management of a team of 7-8 safety officers and advisors.The successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Mallow, Co.

Cork and will be required on occasion to travel to branch offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK for training and client meetings.Due to extensive growth over the last number of years in EPS Group, there is a requirement for an additional member to the HSQE team, a highly varied and challenging role providing invaluable exposure to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities : 1.

Policy Development and ImplementationDevelop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and proceduresEnsuring policies comply with local regulations

2. Risk Assessment and ManagementConduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazardsEnsure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards

3. Team LeadershipAbility to lead and motivate a teamPerformance management and strong team delivery of objectives in line with EPS values

4. Training and CommunicationDevise training programs for employees on HSQE practicesEnsure employees are aware of and understand safety protocols

5. Incident ManagementLead investigations into accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actionsMaintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities

6. Regulatory ComplianceStaying up-to-date with health and safety regulationsEnsuring the organization complies with all relevant laws and standards

7. Client and Stakeholder ManagementLiaise with the client and regulatory bodies on health, safety, and environmental mattersProvide regular updates and reports on safety performance and compliance metrics to senior leadership team Key Competencies and Skills : Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager or in a similar roleStrong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and best practicesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead and motivate a teamProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and health and safety management softwareCompetent report writing skills for submission to Senior Leadership team Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related fieldProfessional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is preferredFull Irish Driving Licence Compensation Package : Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for professional development and career growthCPD accredited employerA collaborative and supportive work environmentLaptop or desktop and work mobile phone providedFlexible working optionsSee company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company ProfileSince 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.