EHS Manager

Medical Device

Location Cork

Role Overview

The EHS Manager will lead Environmental, Health & Safety performance across multiple sites and client operations. This is a key leadership role providing both strategic and operational support, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, ISO standards, and corporate policies while driving a strong safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve EHS systems, policies, and procedures across organisation and client sites.

• Ensure full compliance with Irish EHS legislation and ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001).

• Act as primary EHS contact for internal stakeholders and client organisations.

• Lead audits (internal and external) and support certification processes.

• Oversee risk management activities including Safety Statements, RAMS, and environmental registers.

• Manage contractor safety, inductions, and performance monitoring.

• Support client projects, providing expert EHS guidance across live operational sites.

• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective/preventative actions are implemented.

• Deliver EHS training programmes and support competency development.

• Produce reports, KPIs, and updates for senior management and clients.

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans.

• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement and leadership.

Requirements

• Level 7 qualification in EHS, Environmental Management, or related discipline.

• 2–3+ years’ EHS experience in a management or advisory role (client-facing experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 systems.

• Solid understanding of Irish EHS legislation.

• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Full clean driving licence with flexibility to travel to client sites.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Desirable

• Manual Handling Instructor / Assessor qualification.

• Experience in Facilities Management or multi-site environments.

• Experience conducting ISO/EHS audits.

Why This Role?

A high-visibility client-facing EHS role offering autonomy, variety across multiple sites, and the opportunity to directly influence compliance, safety culture, and continuous improvement across a dynamic operational environment.

For further information on this EHS Manager role in Cork please contact Caroline Kingston on 0868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie

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