Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

Ireland

Location:

IE-CO-CORK-001 ~ Penrose Wharf ~ PENROSE

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

EH&S, Facilities & Security (Onsite) — Cork, Ireland

We’re looking for an engaging, proactive, and highly motivated individual who can bring energy, influence and ownership to this EH&S, Security and Facilities role in Cork.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, getting things done and making a visible impact across a site. You will be someone who can confidently engage with people at all levels, influence positive behaviors, and take a practical, solutions-focused approach to everyday challenges.

We are especially interested in someone with a growth mindset: a driven self-starter who is curious, adaptable, and eager to develop their career within EH&S, Security and Facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step into a broad, varied role where they can build credibility, grow their capability and help shape a safe, secure, and well-supported working environment.

The ideal person will bring a “go-getter” attitude, strong communication skills and the confidence to take ownership, follow through and make things happen

The impact you’ll have

You’ll create and maintain a well-functioning, secure, compliant environment—owning the site’s EH&S programs, facilities performance, and physical security operations. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role reporting into the Site Director.

What you’ll do

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
Build, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and policies aligned to company requirements and Irish statutory obligations (incl. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, HSE/HEA expectations, and relevant standards).
Lead risk assessments and audits (electrical safety, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, fall protection, machine guarding), using job hazard analysis and other tools.
Run incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and reporting—driving lasting corrective actions.
Deliver instructor led EH&S training to internal and external audiences.
Drive environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives.

Facilities Management

Oversee maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
Manage service contractors (building, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance) and performance outcomes.
Plan and execute office/lab layouts, renovations, and site improvements.
Own facilities budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities (including energy efficiency).

Security Management

Own physical security infrastructure (CCTV, alarms, access control).
Develop and test emergency response, evacuation, and business continuity plans.
Manage security personnel/providers, ensuring correct licensing and training.
Support investigations and liaise with external authorities.

What you’ll bring (must-have)

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or related field and 3+ years’ relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience working with Irish Health & Safety regulations.
Experience delivering EH&S training to internal and/or external stakeholders.
Strong project/program organisation skills in a fast-paced environment; confident at prioritizing.

The Person We Are Looking for

You will be engaging, proactive with strong communication skills together with a solutions-focused approach to everyday challenges, ideally balanced with:-

EH&S experience in an engineering lab and/or field test environment.

Knowledge of Enablon EH&S software.

Professional certifications in occupational safety, facilities, and/or security.

Clear communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.

Flexibility to support additional assignments/campaigns and rotations across EH&S programs.

Location & working model

Onsite role based at Collins Aerospace, Cork, Ireland.

Why this role is different

This position blends EH&S leadership + facilities ownership + security accountability—ideal if you like having real authority, measurable impact, and a site-level remit where people actually feel the difference you make.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package designed to support your career, wellbeing and life outside of work, including:
•    Competitive salary
•    23 days’ holiday plus statutory public holidays
•    Contributory pension scheme, with up to 8% company contribution
•    Life assurance
•    Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
•    Private medical insurance
•    The opportunity to work with world-class aerospace technology and global research teams

Ready to own the environment where great work happens? Apply now and help shape a safer, smarter, more secure Collins Cork site.

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Principal Specialist, EH&S, Facilities & Security (Onsite)