Health and Safety Officer

VanRath; Newry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded construction/engineering business seeks an HSE Officer to support health, safety, and environmental functions. This full-time role offers a chance for progression within a growing organization. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a safe working culture and will need a NEBOSH qualification along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven HSE experience.
• Experience in New Build and M&E construction environments.
• Experience conducting health and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support to managers and supervisors.
• Create and maintain safe systems of work and drive continual improvement.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement improvement measures.

Skills

HSE advice

Incident investigations

Developing relationships

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

VANRATH are working in partnership with a growing and very successful construction / engineering business on the appointment of a HSE Officer. This is a full-time permanent position which offers a long-term career with the chance to move upwards in line with their expansion plans.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 3pm
Location: Dundalk - Permanent

Fully Negotiable Salary & Progression Opportunities

In your new role:

• Provide HSE advice and support to Managers, supervisors, and colleagues for the entire company workforce, subcontracted labour, other site workers, and members of the public.
• Develop strong working relationships with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement.
• Create & maintain safe systems of work (RAMS etc) and ensure these are being effectively applied, driving continual improvement.
• Complete/maintain HSE Site, Workshop & Equipment inspections & records.
• Conduct incident investigations and identify and implement improvement measures.
• Familiarize yourself with the functions of other staff in the department as they relate to your work.
• Attend necessary meetings as required.
• Undertake assigned work professionally and efficiently, in compliance with current HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, and the company's Integrated Management Systems.
• Communicate professionally, helpfully, and non-prejudicially with clients and customers, representing your department and the company appropriately.
• Behave professionally and cooperate with all staff members.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks & induction sessions.

What you will need to succeed:

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 5 years proven HSE experience.
• Experience working in New Build and M&E construction environments.
• Experience conducting health and safety audits.
• Experience with lifting operations and related hazards.

Desired Criteria:

• Chartered membership of IOSH or working towards it.
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards it.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in strict confidence via Vanrath.

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