Requirements
Candidates must have strong experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment. A recognised qualification such as NEBOSH or a Level 7 Diploma is required, along with a working knowledge of ISO 45001.
Job Description
Join us as a Health and Safety Manager
Pipelife Ireland is a division of wienerberger UK & Ireland. Pipelife is Ireland’s leading manufacturer of plastic piping systems, drawing on over 50 years of experience developing innovative products for the domestic, industrial and agricultural sectors.
About the role
As a Health and Safety Manager you will be responsible for leading and coordinating our health and safety activities, helping teams maintain high standards and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
You will support continuous improvement, strengthen safe working practices, and contribute to operational excellence across our site in Little Island, Cork.
Duties include:
- Implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with legal requirements.
- Support the roll-out of initiatives that raise awareness of health and safety best practice.
- Assist in maintaining and improving the Safety Management System (ISO 45001).
- Work with internal teams to ensure accurate document control and record keeping.
- Monitor and track incidents, analyse trends and suggest improvements.
- Coordinate health and safety training programmes, inductions and refresher training.
- Collaborate with departments to identify hazards and implement preventative measures.
- Support the development and maintenance of risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
- Prepare routine health and safety reports and metrics for management.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness across the organisation.
This role plays an important part in protecting our people, supporting compliance and helping us deliver quality products and services safely. Your work will help create a positive environment where safety is embedded in everyday decision making and where continuous improvement is valued.
Working hours: Mon to Thu: 07:30 to 16:00, Fri: 07:30 to 15:00
About you
Essential
- Strong experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Recognised Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH, Level 7 Diploma or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and auditing processes.
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience delivering health and safety training programmes.
About our Benefits
- Salary from €70,000 (depending on experience)
- Pension Scheme
- Social Club with various events throughout the year (Summer BBQ, Christmas Party, Trivia nights, Fota Wildlife Park Family Day, Santa Meet and Greet for Kids, Kids Colouring Competitions etc).
- Marriage/ Civil Partnership / Fertility Support Leave
- Enhanced Compassionate Leave
- Education Assistance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Profit Participation Plan – Free Shares
- Free on-site parking.
About us
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.
Join us as a a Health & Safety Manager and help us shape tomorrow - because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.