Health & Safety Officer / Part Time / Dublin 24
Our client is a very successful Irish owned mechanical services company seeking a Health & Safety Officer on a part time basis (20 hours). Salary: €45K - €50K pro rata.
The Role:
Work closely with the in-house team and on-site to proactively identify and mitigate health and safety risks, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
Responsibilities:
* Foster a strong workplace health and safety culture ensuring ongoing communication with managers, safety representatives, and employees.
* Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective measures to mitigate risks and improve safety.
* Participate in site H&S meetings with management and operational teams, lead risk reviews, and oversee incident investigations and reporting.
* Identify and schedule mandatory and ongoing safety training, ensuring timely delivery.
* Create and share health and safety materials, such as toolbox talks and safety alerts, to drive continuous improvement.
* Organize and lead safety campaigns to promote a strong safety culture across the business.
* Maintain training records and matrices to ensure accurate documentation.
* Implement the H&S management system, coaching and guiding teams at all levels to meet regulatory, statutory, and internal health & safety requirements.
* Regularly review and update H&S policies, ensuring all employees are informed and engaged.
* Oversee emergency procedures including fire safety.
* Investigate, document, and report accidents, incidents, and near-misses promptly, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
* Regularly review and update Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, and the Safety Statement.
* Maintain and manage all necessary Health & Safety documentation for internal activities, inspections, and compliance purposes.
* Monitor and ensure adherence to safety procedures and standards across all operations.
* Track and report on key H&S metrics, incidents, non-compliances, and improvement initiatives.
The Candidate:
* A degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
* A Team player with ability to work collaboratively and engage with various internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong work ethic with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
* Have a genuine drive to improve safety standards and a proven track record of making a real impact.
* Experience of influencing stakeholders on Health and Safety related issues.
* Have a clear understanding of the legislative framework for Health and Safety and its practical application.
* Strong understanding of safety management systems and incident investigation techniques.
* A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Full clean Irish drivers licence.
* Minimum of 3 years previous experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Officer role essential.
* Background in engineering or construction preferable.
Skills:
Min 3 years exp, 3rd level degree, Qualification, see spec
Benefits:
Salary is pro rata.
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