Junior Health and Safety Officer

Junior Health and Safety Officer

Junior Health and Safety Officer required for a leading Main Building Contractor to work on a large residential project in Cherrywood. The role will suit the Health and Safety Officer with a relevant health and safety qualification and at least 1 year's experience. You will work under an excellent health and safety manager who has a great reputation in the industry who will provide excellent mentorship and training.

Role

• Implement the company's health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and management systems.
• Advising & assisting site management in 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 (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or sub-contractors working on site.
• 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 that all accidents are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given to the Directors, Health & Safety Authority and Insurers as required.
• Promote the Company mission of being a healthy and incident and injury free workplace

Requirements

• Hold a relevant Qualification.
• Previous work experience in construction is preferable but not essential.
• Hold a full, clean Driving license.
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong excel skills.
• Confident proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Package

• €40k - €50k
• Excellent career prospects