SHEQ Assistant

About the role

South Coast Logistics, Ireland’s leading hazardous transport and logistics company, is seeking a proactive SHEQ Assistant to support its Health & Safety team. The role offers exposure to a wide range of transport and logistics sectors, including ADR road tankers, container depots, petroleum, waste management, and chemical handling.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and assist in risk assessments.
• Support management in compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Maintain performance reports, track CO₂ footprint and PPE usage.
• Assist with accident investigations and emergency response exercises.
• Participate in internal and external audits and report quality or safety risks.
• Coordinate company‑wide Health & Safety committees and deliver training initiatives.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as required by management.

Required profile

• Certificate, diploma or degree in Health & Safety, or 5+ years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with the Health, Safety & Welfare Act 2005 & 2007 and related regulations.
• Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000) is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 22000
• Auditing
• ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods)
• COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards)
• Hazardous chemical awareness