Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Cook Group

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist managing EHS compliance and training at Cook Medical in Limerick, Ireland. Responsibilities include risk assessments, safety procedures, and environmental management.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLimerick • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
Implement and update EHS control procedures as required.
Develop training programmes and provide training on EHS.
Advise department managers on EHS issues relevant to their particular department.
Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.
Coordinate environmental controls and ensure compliance with IPC licence.
Ensure records are maintained. Generate reports in a timely and efficient manner.
Liaise with external EHS Agencies e.g. HSA, EPA. Ensure compliance with all environmental licenses for the facility.
Coordinate site environmental waste management and drive continuous improvements.
Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.
Act as a designee for the Facilities Manager for change control review as per Quality System Procedures.
Implementation of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard.
Coordinate procurement, supply, provision and maintenance of personal protective equipment and personal monitoring equipment. Control all associated records and monitoring results.
Analyse data and results, initiate corrective measures as required.
Coordinate meetings and provide information and training.
Coordinate occupational vaccination programs in conjunction with HR.
Coordinate occupational health surveillance programs.
Carryout accident investigations and generate reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant third level qualification and/or relevant experience.
Three to four years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Experience in IPC licence and environmental management.
Knowledge on CE certification of equipment.
Knowledge and experience of Occupational/Industrial hygiene.
The ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong knowledge of computer software.
Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model (this role will require 3-4 days onsite)
Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme
Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family
Life Assurance and Income Protection cover
Educational Assistance
Performance related Bonus
Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks
Fully equipped gym on site
39-hour week with flexible start & finish times
Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities
Free parking
Subsidised restaurant
Sports & Social club

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentEHS control proceduresenvironmental managementISO 14001accident investigationdata analysisoccupational hygieneCE certificationenvironmental waste managementpersonal protective equipment

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsconfidentialitytraining developmentadvisory skillsorganizational skillscontinuous improvementreport generationcoordinationteam collaboration

Certifications

relevant third level qualificationISO 14001 certificationEHS certification