Health and Safety Officer

The successful candidate will be based in our offices in Galway. This role will involve travelling to sites around Ireland and the UK and ensuring the practices of effective Health and Safety systems and conducting safety audits.

The principal duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing/carrying out site safety audits across various sites.
• Carry out Risk Assessments & complete Method Statements as required.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant Safety and environmental legislation.
• Maintaining registers and training records for all employees and subcontractors.
• Liaising with Site Managers to ensure Health and Safety documentation is up to date on site.
• Investigating accidents and dangerous occurrences, compiling reports and tracking remedial actions.
• Ensuring compliance with accredited ISO standards.
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Requirements:

• A third level degree qualification in Health and Safety or related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in a similar role. At least 2 of which should be in Ireland.
• Working knowledge of local H&S legislation is required
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly MS Excel and Word.
• Experience in the construction industry is desirable.

Benefit Package:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online Discount voucher scheme