Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer required in Athlone! About Your New Employer

• Join a Leading Construction Company in the Athlone region!
• Our client is a rapidly growing construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. They're offering great career progression and are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join the team as they are also growing! They want to share the journey with you!
• With years of experience in the industry, they offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, focusing on safety, innovation, and excellence.
• If you're looking for a new role with a company who can offer superb career progression then look no further!

About Your New Job as a Health and Safety Officer

• Ensure Compliance: As the Health and Safety Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all construction activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Project Information: Working our and carrying out safety audits on a large scale commercial project across sites in Ballina and Westport
• Conduct Inspections: Regularly inspect sites to identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to staff on health and safety practices and procedures.
• Audits: Carry out Safety Audits on a range of Construction Projects
• Incident Management: Investigate accidents and incidents, prepare reports, and recommend preventive measures.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions.

What Skills You Need

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Qualifications: Relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Driving License: Ideally, you should be a car driver to travel between sites in Ballina and Westport
• Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills to identify hazards and implement safety measures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively train and guide staff.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary: Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company are a huge part of their culture.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative team focused on safety and excellence.
• Grow with the company: A chance to work with one of the biggest up and coming contractors in Sligo!
• Variety of Projects: Engage in diverse projects, including residential and public sector works.