Your new role is based in Trim, Meath, and you will be working on behalf of a Public Sector Organisation for an initial period of 6–12 months.
This position is an initial contract assignment due to public sector headcount restrictions.
Job Responsibilities
* Drainage Maintenance: including silt and vegetation management, aquatic vegetation cutting, bush trimming/cutting, and tree trimming/cutting.
* Embankment Maintenance: including mowing, mulching, bush trimming/cutting, tree trimming/cutting, and strengthening work.
* Structure Maintenance: including bridge maintenance/replacement, sluice maintenance/replacement, and bank protection works.
The Region is responsible for the direct maintenance of 10 Arterial Drainage Schemes and 4 Flood Relief Schemes.
This involves the cleaning of drains/watercourses using excavators to improve drainage and conveyance, construction of bridge/sluice structures, refurbishment/strengthening of earthen embankments, most of which is undertaken by a direct works labour force.
Safety Officer Responsibilities
* Be familiar with the relevant Health and Safety Legislation that affects the types of construction work being carried out;
* Identify hazards and assess risks on site;
* Advise supervisors on the most appropriate control measures and systems of work to minimise risk;
* Communicate the Health and Safety requirements to managers, supervisors, and workers on site;
* Make recommendations on Health and Safety and request changes to practices on site through the site supervisor;
* Take corrective action on site up to, including suspension of work where there is a serious risk of accident or injury.
A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety, is an essential minimum requirement.
No less than 3 years of satisfactory experience of construction work and knowledge of construction methods, site management, and construction design process.
Current Safe Pass Card // Valid driving licence // Use of own transport.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of construction and general health and safety management systems (i.e. ISO 45001:2018);
Be computer-literate and have the necessary IT skills to carry out duties;
Possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.