A reputable Builder Developer is seeking a Junior Health and Safety Officer to work on a housing project in Wicklow, expected to last for at least 3 years. This position is well-suited for candidates with a relevant health and safety qualification and a minimum of 1 year of experience. The successful candidate will receive guidance and training from a highly regarded health and safety manager within the industry.
Role:
- Enforce the implementation of the company’s policies, procedures, and management systems for health, safety, quality, and environmental issues.
- Assist site management in drafting and communicating Method Statements, Safe Plans of Action, and Tool Box Talks, providing advice and support as needed.
- Offer guidance, instruction, and advice on all health and safety matters to management, safety representatives, and employees, including sub-contractors as necessary.
- Conduct Health & Safety induction programs for new employees or sub-contractors on site.
- Carry out regular inspections and site audits, reporting any findings to site and senior company management. Ensure prompt follow-up to address any identified issues.
- Ensure that all accidents are reported, recorded, investigated, and appropriate notifications are given to the Directors, Health & Safety Authority, and Insurers as required.
- Promote the Company’s mission of maintaining a healthy, 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 – €45k
- Excellent career prospects
- Benefits package
If you are a Junior Health and Safety Officer considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Declan Hasson for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 25 years experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.