Inspector Grade II: COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage
Location: Dublin (preferred), with Athlone or Kilkenny considered
Contract: Full-time, permanent (following a 9-month probation)
Salary: €76,202 - €87,125, plus long service increments to €92,931 (starting at the first point)
Closing date: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 5pm
About the HSA
The Health and Safety Authority is Ireland's national regulator for workplace safety, health and welfare. It also regulates the safe use and transport of chemicals and acts as Ireland's national accreditation body through INAB.
About the role
Join the HSA's Chemicals Division as an Inspector, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Chemicals Acts and the COMAH Regulations. You'll inspect and investigate high-hazard sites, assess safety reports, help shape guidance and policy, and represent the HSA at EU level.
What you'll do
What you'll need
Essential:
Desirable: process safety experience in the chemicals or process industry, a relevant postgraduate qualification, a Health and Safety qualification, and project or staff management experience.
What's on offer
27 days' annual leave (rising to 30), blended working, a public service pension, a staff wellbeing programme with EAP, Cycle to Work and Tax Saver schemes, and support for further education through a Refund of Fees Scheme.
Different pay and conditions may apply to serving civil or public servants.
How to apply
Recruitment is managed by Conscia on behalf of the HSA.
For further information and an application form, click the apply icon.
No CVs or cover letters, please. Shortlisting is based on the application form only. If you don't get an acknowledgement within two working days, contact .
Successful candidates will go on a 12-month panel, with roles offered in order of merit. Garda vetting applies.
The HSA is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will disqualify.
