Senior Health and Safety Officer

Overview

Lead health & safety initiatives, compliance, and culture at SMARTPLY plant.

Key Responsibilities

• iso 45001
• risk assessment
• incident reporting
• site audits
• safety communication
• hse metrics

Tasks

The Senior Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for leading and delivering all activity in relation to Health & Safety in the Smartply site. This role will lead the development and progress of a positive Health and Safety culture on site, including compliance with standards, policies and procedure -Represent the Company during outside Agency Audits/Inspections and liaise as required with the Health & Safety Authority. -Coordinate and maintain Organisational Management Systems (ISO 45001) as part of the IMS, to ensure the effective management of Health and Safety matters using the software tools on site. -Work with teams to ensure visitor and contractor safety induction compliance. -Collaborate with all teams to ensure that health and safety processes are embedded in the organisation. -Work with all department to build positive safety relationships and safety cultures. -Monitoring and Measuring HSE objectives and targets in-line with internal metrics. -Drive the management of the risk assessment program. -Champion to improve the health and safety culture through training and awareness campaigns. -Ensure all reports as required by the legislation of missed time accidents/dangerous occurrences are completed and informed to the Health and Safety Authority. -Plan, manage and complete of the Health and Safety audits and inspections in compliance with the audit plan. -Manage an annual safety communication plan, to include internal safety communications (Safety meetings, toolbox talks, safety messaging in notices on screens) safety messaging to subcontractors and suppliers.

Requirements

• iso 45001
• internal auditing
• ms office
• hs software
• bsc safety
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Ability to efficiently manage all, health and safety issues on site. -Experience in dealing with Regulatory Bodies -Experience with ISO 45001 Standards -Internal Auditing Experience would be beneficial -Strong communication & computer skills, MS Office Suite and H&S/Quality Management Software experience desirable -Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation -BSc in Occupational Safety & Health and welfare or other Recognised Safety qualification -At least 5 years of experience in Occupational Safety & Health and welfare

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About Medite Smartply

-Based in Ireland, with advanced manufacturing sites in Clonmel and Waterford delivering straighter, flatter and more consistent panels. -Exports sustainable, FSC‑certified MDF and OSB products to over 30 countries, serving construction and engineered applications. -Offers a broad portfolio: moisture‑resistant, flame‑retardant, no added formaldehyde and specialised wood panels. -Innovations include SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT (first Passivhaus‑certified airtight panel). -Typical projects include structural framing, residential developments, low‑energy timber‑frame buildings and modern housing schemes. -Unusual fact: produces carbon‑negative panels that store CO₂ locked in the board for the life of a building.

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