Health & Safety Officer

Full time position available for a Health and Safety Officer who will be responsible for management of inspection records. Some travel across sites required.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the SHEQ Manager the key responsibilities include:

·    Promote safe working practices and the implementation of company policy and procedures across all projects and offices.

·    Ensuring client responsibilities under relevant legislative Acts are implemented across all projects and within the office.

·    Carry out regular site inspections on projects and report findings to relevant personnel.

·    Review contractor project safety and health plans against legislative requirements and standards.

·    Monitor the adequacy and timely close out of incident reporting and inspections.

·    Random review Contractors Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statements.

·    Assist with incident investigations identifying and utilization of root cause analysis processes and that corrective actions are implemented without delay.

·    Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements, ensuring all mandatory training is reviewed and delivered on time.

·    Assist in developing and implementing guidelines, processes, and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards, within health & safety, environmental and quality legislation.

·    Collaborate with relevant colleagues on employee training records 

·    Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

Key Requirements:

·    Hold a relevant 3rd level degree qualification in Health & Safety

·    At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position

·    Experience with relevant SHEQ standards and management systems

·    Excellent knowledge of relevant Safety, Health & Welfare legislation, and regulations

·    Have a positive attitude with a passion to succeed, an energetic approach and an ability to take accountability.

·    Be conscientious, have excellent attention to detail and an ability to multitask.

What do we look for in a candidate:

·      Systems/IT Skills – excel and outlook tools

·      Personality – good to work with people and approachable demeanour, collaborative, good communication skills

·      Construction interest and experience background with residential is desirable.

Having a transport in an advantage.

If you are interested, please send you updated profile to anna@techskills.ie