Job Title
Health & Safety Officer - Leixlip
Vickerstock is working in partnership with a national residential construction firm on the appointment of a Health & Safety Officer. You will be responsible for the implementation of the company's safety management system, contribute to successful project delivery, and report directly to the Health and Safety Manager.
Responsibilities
* Implement the company's safety management system
* Contribute to successful project delivery
* Report directly to the Health and Safety Manager
* Work as part of the management team to ensure the provision of a safe and productive work environment
* Seek to improve the standard of Health & Safety within the company management system and on specific sites
* Monitor and enforce the implementation of the Health & Safety management system
* Identify site specific hazards and ensure they are addressed in the site documentation and on the site
* Assist site management to comply with statutory Health & Safety requirements
* Assist Health & Safety Manager to develop and implement Risk assessments and improvements to the safe systems of work
* Assist Health & Safety Manager and site management to coordinate the safe systems of work for contractors and ensure strict adherence to site rules
* Enforce site specific disciplinary procedures
* Conduct Health & Safety auditing on site and address non-conformances
* Complete accident and incident investigations
* Identify training needs on site for personnel and the contractors
Requirements
* Minimum of 4 years' experience in managing safety systems in construction
* Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
* Able to manage Health and Safety on-site using their own initiative within the scope of the management system
* Strong relationship builder and ability to leverage key relationships across the full spectrum of project stakeholders and statutory bodies
* Experience in managing risk and implementing control measures
* Able to work and build strong relationships with contractors from various backgrounds and trades
* Able to chair and deliver Health and Safety meetings and presentations
Desirable Skills
* Member of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
Benefits
* Starting salary up to €65k - dependant on experience
* Full private healthcare cover
* Annual salary review
* Continuous professional development programme & funding
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Employee assistance programme
* Tax saver - travel and bike to work
* Pension scheme with matching contributions
What You Will Need To Succeed
As a Health & Safety Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our employees and clients. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Skills
* Health and Safety
* SHEQ
* EHS
* IOSH
* NEBOSH
* Construction
* Property