Health and Safety Officer

Job title:

Health and Safety Officer

Company

SSE Cleaning

Job description

SSE, a CWS Group company, is an award-winning leader with over 20 years of experience in Cleanroom Services, Contract Cleaning, and Facilities Audits. Operating in the Life Sciences sector, we serve clients in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Software, and Call Centre Facilities—with a commitment to quality, compliance, and excellence.We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our growing team at our Galway head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and driven professional to develop their career within a highly regulated and rewarding environment.Key Responsibilities

• Ensure company-wide compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (chemical risk experience is a plus).
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training programs, including manual handling.
• Maintain detailed H&S training records, including toolbox talks and chemical awareness.
• Ensure PPE protocols are followed and safety records are up to date.
• Liaise with insurers, external consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Regularly review and update SSE’s Safety Statement and provide ongoing staff training.
• Report safety performance and issues to senior leadership.
• Track corrective actions to ensure they are resolved by the assigned closure dates.
• Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Follow up on health and safety issues, ensuring timely and effective close-out in line with agreed task dates.
• Deliver health and safety inductions for new personnel at Head Office

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Health and Safety or related field
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar H&S role
• Certified Manual Handling Instructor
• Strong experience in risk assessments and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong computer literacy – word, excel, PowerPoint etc and preferable experience in working with online management systems is preferred

Advantages:

• Experience in the medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with chemical risk assessments
• A valid driver’s license

This is a fully office-based role in Galway, but occasional travel to client sites is required, so flexibility is essential.At SSE, we pride ourselves on high standards, continuous training (ISO9001:2015 certified), and a culture of safety and excellence. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in Health & Safety, we want to hear from you.Apply today and take the next step in your H&S career with a leader in the Life Sciences sector.

Expected salary

Location

Galway

Job date

Fri, 30 May 2025 22:21:28 GMT

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