Junior Health & Safety Officer

January 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Junior Health & Safety Officer

Job: Junior Health & Safety Officer

Location: Dublin

Salary: DOE

Job Summary:

My client, a leading Window and Door company are seeking a Junior Health & Saftey Officer to join their team. This role will be client facing in the domestic market and travel will be required nationwide. Ideally the candidate will have a QQI Level 8 relevant qualification with 0 - 2 years experience.

Health & Safety Officer Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Health and Safety Manager in all aspects of the H&S Department
  • Carrying out safety inspections and producing risk assessments
  • Regularly review and update Company Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statement
  • Complete Safety Induction Training for all new employees and sub-contractors, and maintain documentary evidence of same.
  • Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay
  • Provide relevant accident information for insurance purposes
  • Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements, ensuring all mandatory training is reviewed and delivered on time
  • Ensure that correct PPE is availed of at all times by all relevant employees
  • Enforce Health and Safety Department Policies
  • Review sub-contractors' Safety Statements and Safety Compliance
  • Attend regular Health & Safety meetings

Health & Safety Officer Requirements:

  • A third level qualification in Health & Safety from a recognised Irish or UK institution.
  • Experience in the construction industry is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Team player with hands on approach to resolving issues.
  • Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty and hard work in the performance of all duties.
  • Be methodical, logical, efficient and highly organised.
  • Strong IT and communication skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Full Irish drivers' licence as this role will be nationwide

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