Health & Safety Officer

Our Client, a leading medical device company in Sligo is hiring a Health & Safety Officer.

Please note: This is a permanent Part Time position for 20 hours per week over 5 days days.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Liaise with staff to ensure compliance with current H&S statutory requirements and Company’s procedures.
• Management of H&S documentation, including training records, machinery certification, and other statutory H&S records.
• Scanning/Filing of H&S documentation.
• Attend Health & Safety meetings.
• Delivering on continual improvement on current safety practices.
• Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that corrective actions are dealt with immediately.
• Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay.
• Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for all Employees.
• Complete risk assessments on equipment.
• Conduct biannual site evacuation drills.
• Organise training where required – First aid/Manual handling/fire warden etc.
• Any ad-hoc duties that may arise.
  

• Hold a relevant Health & Safety Qualification/Degree.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Standards and Best Practice.
• Willingness to show initiative and drive in addition to being a team player.
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Confident proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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