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EHS Lead - Medical Devices - Cork
- Listed: 20 Jun 2025
- Health & Safety
- Cork
- €70,000 - €80,000
SSA are recruiting an EHS Lead for a site-based role in Cork, within the medical device manufacturing sector. This role is exclusive to local candidates and offers a permanent, high-impact opportunity with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
Key Details
Our client is a global organisation with a key pharmaceutical / medical device manufacturing site in Cork. They’re seeking an experienced EHS Lead to embed a strong culture of safety and environmental compliance. This permanent role will give you ownership across training, auditing, incident management, and EHS systems to drive tangible results in a supportive on-site setting.
Key Responsibilities
Key Details
- Position: EHS Lead
- Sector: Medical Device Manufacturing
- Location: Cork, Ireland (Onsite; local candidates only)
- Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Salary: €70,000 - €80,000 + Package
Our client is a global organisation with a key pharmaceutical / medical device manufacturing site in Cork. They’re seeking an experienced EHS Lead to embed a strong culture of safety and environmental compliance. This permanent role will give you ownership across training, auditing, incident management, and EHS systems to drive tangible results in a supportive on-site setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance EHS management systems in line with Irish regulations (HSA, EPA, Local Authorities)
- Design and deliver site-wide EHS training programmes and inductions
- Conduct routine inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Drive emergency response planning and site preparedness
- Monitor compliance with national EHS legislation and licensing
- Prepare and present EHS performance metrics and reports to stakeholders
- Assess risks associated with plant, processes, and equipment changes
- Implement waste management and environmental monitoring systems
- Lead and support continuous-improvement EHS initiatives at site and/or regional level
- Foster a proactive safety culture, promoting collaboration and best practice
- NFQ Level 8 (Bachelor’s or higher) in EHS, Engineering, or Science
- Minimum 6 years’ EHS experience in a manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical focus preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Irish EHS regulatory landscape and regulator interfaces
- Proven track record implementing EHS systems and compliance processes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Relevant certifications or membership in professional EHS bodies (advantageous)
