Health & Safety Officer

Location Malahide
Discipline: Construction & Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Dermot Doherty

Contact email: dermot.doherty@elitetalenthub.ie
Job ref: 41186
Published: 12 days ago

Elite Talent Hub LTD is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.

Our client are a large scale Civil Engineering Contractor who are currently working on a number of Residential projects in Dublin currently. They are now on the lookout for a Health & Safety Officer to work on a Residential project in Malahide.

Our client have a large pipeline of work in the region and offer excellent pathways for progression internally.
 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Perform regular site audits, both formal and informal, and conduct necessary inspections as outlined in the Safety Management System and relevant legislation.
•    Maintain up-to-date records of statutory inspections for all activities and equipment.
•    Communicate with site supervisors about deficiencies, needed improvements, and report findings to the EHS manager.
•    Investigate incidents and accidents, recording them in the HSMS.
•    Assist with site inspections by the Health & Safety Authority as needed.
•    Conduct Health & Safety inductions for new employees and contractors on site.
•    Manage and recommend Personal Protection Equipment requirements.
•    Represent the site at H&S-related weekly meetings and take minutes.
•    Organize and lead Safety Meetings for contractors and sub-contractors.
•    Ensure availability and review of sub-contractor safety statements, relevant documents, and Method statements on site, providing assistance as needed.
•    Assist Site Management in drafting and communicating RAMS.
•    Compile, update, and communicate site Emergency Plans.
•    Liaise with main contractors and their site safety teams.
•    Attend departmental meetings.

 

Key Skills:
•    Recognized EHS Qualification.
•    Minimum of 1 year of experience.
•    Previous experience with Civil Contractors on construction sites is highly advantageous.
•    Ability to multi-task across various sites.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Valid Irish driver’s license.
•    Valid SAFE PASS and Manual handling certificates.
•    Valid working permit.
•    Team player with strong collaborative skills.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
 

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