Public Sector Role
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Your new company is a government office that delivers public services. Such services include work on drainage schemes and critical infrastructure, managing government properties and heritage services.
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The organisation also constructs flood defence schemes using a direct managed works model. These schemes are consented under either the Planning and Development Act or the Arterial Drainage Act.
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Your new role is on behalf of a Public Sector Organisation and is for an initial period of 6–12 months. This is an initial contract assignment due to public sector headcount restrictions.
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This role has the opportunity for further duration extensions or permanency in time. It is a common way in which we support this organisation.
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The role is based in Trim in Co Meath and is a 40-hour-per-week position.
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Drainage Maintenance:
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* Channel Maintenance: including silt and vegetation management, aquatic vegetation cutting, bush trimming/cutting and tree trimming/cutting.
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* Embankment Maintenance: including mowing, mulching, bush trimming/cutting, tree trimming/cutting and strengthening work.
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* Structure Maintenance: including bridge maintenance/replacement, sluice maintenance/replacement and bank protection works.
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The Region is responsible for the direct maintenance of 10 Arterial Drainage Schemes and 4 Flood Relief Schemes.
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This includes 5,064km channel, 147km embankments, and circa 8,774 structures – bridges, sluices, pump-houses, etc.
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The work involves cleaning drains/watercourses using excavators to improve drainage and conveyance, construction of bridge/sluice structures, refurbishment/strengthening of earthen embankments.
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Construction:
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* Construction of earthen embankments.
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* Construction of reinforced concrete walls.
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* Installation of sheet piled retaining and defence walls.
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* Installation and upgrading of precast concrete culverts.
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* Installation of bank protection and other erosion protection measures.
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Safety Officer Responsibilities:
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* Be familiar with the relevant Health and Safety Legislation.
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* Identify hazards and assess risks on site.
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* Advise supervisors on the most appropriate control measures and systems of work to minimise risk.
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* Communicate the Health and Safety requirements to managers, supervisors and workers on site.
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* Make recommendations on Health and Safety and request changes to practices on site through the site supervisor.
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* Take corrective action on site up to suspension of work where there is a serious risk of accident or injury.
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Requirements:
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A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety, is an essential minimum requirement.
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A Level 8 Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety is desirable (or equivalent).
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No less than 3 years of satisfactory experience of construction work and knowledge of construction methods, site management and construction design process.
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Current Safe Pass Card // Valid driving licence // Use of own transport.
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Have a comprehensive knowledge of construction and general health and safety management systems (i.e. ISO 45001:2018);
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Be computer-literate and have the necessary IT skills to carry out duties;
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Possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
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Candidates should have successfully completed courses such as IOSH Safety Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers or similar.
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Benefits:
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In return for the above, you will work with a government-funded, public sector organisation that is imperative to the works they carry out on behalf of the state, and you will contribute to this work.
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You will work on an initial hourly paid basis, typically being paid 40–45 hours each week.
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This is then likely to transition into a direct position with the Public Body if you can express your skill-set and value.
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You will be paid an hourly rate (either PAYE or through a Limited Company) depending on your experience level.
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You will also only work outside of the mentioned location, and you will also be eligible for Civil Service Mileage.
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This can lead to a job for life for the right person.
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We offer great flexibility and a sense of achievement in your role due to the work being conducted.
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