EHS Officer - Galway

About the Role

A long-established Irish meat processing and food production business is seeking a proactive and forward-thinking Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer with a strong sustainability focus to support a local food manufacturing operation. This role will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety and sustainability programmes across the site.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and driving positive cultural change within a food manufacturing environment.

Environmental & Sustainability

• Support the development and implementation of the company’s environmental and sustainability strategy.
• Monitor environmental performance, including energy usage, waste management, water consumption, and carbon-reduction initiatives.
• Lead sustainability reporting and contribute to certification or continuous improvement programmes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability-focused initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
• Experience with Origin Green or similar sustainability frameworks is advantageous but not essential.

Health & Safety

• Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits to ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.
• Deliver EHS training, including Manual Handling and safety awareness programes.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and insurance representatives.

Compliance & External Audits

• Coordinate and support external audits, including SMETA, HSA, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Liaise with company insurers to ensure all documentation, incident reports, and risk-management records are accurately maintained.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Irish and EU Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years’ experience in an EHS role, ideally within food manufacturing, manufacturing, or a regulated production environment.
• Certified Manual Handling Trainer.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and best-practice standards.
• Experience participating in or coordinating external audits (e.g. SMETA, HSA) is highly desirable.
• Experience with Origin Green is an advantage but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive behavioural change on the production floor.
• Passion for developing a positive safety and sustainability culture.

Should you be interested learning more please apply or send your CV to Emily.Blinkhorn@cpl.ie.