Environmental Health Safety Specialist

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a culture of safety excellence within a world-class manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will provide expert support across a broad range of environmental, health, and safety functions, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and engagement at every level of the organisation.

• Support new projects to ensure full operational EHS readiness.
• Conduct EHS design reviews for equipment and facilities.
• Develop, review, and communicate Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk management plans.
• Review and approve safety permits in line with site requirements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards, as well as local regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Promote engagement and participation in health and safety activities across all departments.
• Lead, advise, and guide the organisation in developing and maintaining a positive EHS culture.
• Manage the organisation’s EHS training needs analysis and ensure programmes meet legislative and operational requirements.
• Participate in site safety walks, inspections, and internal audit programmes.
• Influence and engage employees to strengthen ownership of safe and sustainable work practices.
• Manage and update the site’s chemical management, industrial hygiene, and waste management programmes.
• Develop and implement workplace health promotion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global EHS standards and statutory obligations.
• Provide support and guidance to Safety Representatives and Safety Committees.

EHS International is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our client’s team, a leading multinational Medical Device organisation based in Cork.

• Proven experience in driving behavioural safety and cultural change.
• Third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably medical device or pharmaceutical).
• Experience in Chemical and Biological Safety.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.
• Familiarity with Environmental and Energy Management Systems.
• Excellent IT and reporting skills.