Job Reference: FRS28748
Job Duration: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Description:
FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Lead Health & Safety Officer to join one of the largest and most successful Contractors in Ireland. They are a Tier 1 Main Contractor with a number of large scale Civils & Build projects nationwide
The successful candidate will have 5+ years' of relevant experience and a proven track record of leading, managing, and achieving high standards of on-site safety compliance.
Job Purpose:
* Continuous update of company Safety Management System including Safety Statement and all subsequent communications.
* Oversee the coordinationof risk assessments, review and update existing risk assessments and ensure outcomes are actioned.
* Schedule and direct regular management and safety specific meetings.
* Manage overall safety training program - Assess training gaps, ensure maintenance of current training matrix, source & select suitable training providers and roll out.
* Direct the company safety committee and management team to continuously identify improvements to the company safety system.
* Lead investigations into near misses, incidents, identify root causes and implement changes to prevent reoccurrences.
* Continue to maintain established safety performance reports on H&S KPI's.
* Provide robust advice and strong operational support to various departments.
* Manage the company environmental programme.
* Maintain a watch brief on all EH&S legislation changes and assess implicationsfor the company.
* Carry out and coordinate scheduled safety toolbox talks and audits as necessary.
* Ensure all contractors are managed according to company H&S requirements.
* Ensure all building related fire and emergency requirements are adhered to.
Requirements:
* Formal 3rd level Health and Safety qualification.
* Minimum 5 years' experience managing the EHS function.
* Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
* Experience of auditing - external and internal.
* Experience of certified systems (18001 & 14001).
* Additional Skills which would be a distinct advantage: Manual Handling instructor.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with all levels of staff, contractors and management and present key safety info to staff and management.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages - MS Word, excel,publisher, PowerPoint etc.
If you might be interested feel free to contact Cormac in FRS Recruitment on 091 760706
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary:
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Health & Safety Advisor
Contact Name: Cormac Molloy
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