Environmental Heath & Safety Lead

Environmental Health & Safety Lead - Manufacturing | Naas, Co. Kildare

Are you passionate about workplace safety and ready to step into a leadership role within a high-performing manufacturing environment?

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Environmental Health & Safety Lead to join a fast-paced and dynamic food production site in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role offers the chance to take real ownership of day-to-day EHS operations while working closely with senior management to drive site-wide safety initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the daily operations of the EHS department

• Updating risk assessments and safety documentation

• Investigating incidents and ensuring follow-up actions

• Managing internal audits, inspections, and regulatory readiness

• Coordinating and delivering safety training across the site

• Supporting a proactive, high-performing safety culture

What We're Looking For:

• A Level 8 qualification in Health & Safety (or related)

• 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing or a high-risk environment

• Strong communication and reporting skills

• Certified Manual Handling Instructor, Occupational First Aider, and Train the Trainer (ideal)

• A motivated, detail-oriented safety advocate who can lead and influence

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on people, processes, and the environment-perfect for someone ready to grow in a supervisory EHS role.

Location: On-site, Naas, Co. Kildare
Type: Full-time, permanent
Level: Junior to Mid-level, with leadership responsibilities

The Next Step for You

Should this position be of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Jessica from Next Generation Recruitment or call us on the main line at 016629120.

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