Role: Junior Health and Safety Officer Location: Carlow Job Type: Permanent - Full time Salary: Excellent Salary "At Elk Recruitment we are currently recruiting for a Junior Health & Safety Officer to be based at our head office in Carlow.
This is a full-time and permanent position the successful candidate will be involved in developing, monitoring and implementing the company's HSEQ policy.
What's on Offer: 25 days Annual LeaveExcellent Salary for the right candidateYour new role includes: Implement the company's health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and management systems.Ensure compliance with our Client site's Health & Safety policies & procedures.Maintain the safety management programme in line with the Company's ISO45001 certification.Drafting and communicating Method Statements, Safe Plans of Action and Tool Box Talks.Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees.Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior company management.
Strict follow-up is required to ensure that actions are dealt with immediately.Ensure all accidents and near misses are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given to the Client, Company Health & Safety Authority and Insurers as required.Compile information and prepare the Safety File at the end of the project.Monitor trends and produce statistics for Senior Management.Ongoing development and implementation of improved Health and Safety practices, policies and procedures on the site.Ongoing development and implementation of improved Health and Safety practices, policies and procedures on the site.Undertake regular unscheduled Safety audits on the site to ensure compliance with Group policy.Ensure all personnel are fully safety trained and competent for the role.Undertake and review risk assessments as required.Review and assist with sub-contractor Method Statements and Risk Assessments.Develop and standardize EHS procedures to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.Maintain and assess sub-contractor insurance, safety policies, and method statements.Submit weekly reports on EHS activities.Advise and support site teams in preparing Safe Plans of Action.Promote a strong safety culture and support corporate EHS initiatives.Identify risks early and take action to resolve or escalate them.Oversee the set up of safety equipment, such as PPE, firefighting tools, and signage on sites.
Experience you need:Must hold a minimum of a Health & Safety Diploma.Possesses an in-depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulationsExcellent interpersonal skillsMust have at least 5 years' of relevant experience, working ideally with service provider/M&E contractor.
This is not a graduate role or a role for someone learning on the job.Possess excellent IT skills and communication.Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and drive high performanceFull Clean Drivers Licence What's nextApply Now to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.If this role isn't the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.