Health & Safety Officer

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

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering business is seeking a full-time HSE Officer to provide expert health and safety advice. This permanent role in Dundalk offers a chance for long-term career progression and requires proven HSE experience and NEBOSH qualifications. Applicants will assist in creating safe systems of work and conducting audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support to entire company workforce.
• Develop strong relationships with employees and promote engagement.
• Conduct HSE site, workshop, and equipment inspections.

Skills

HSE advice and support

Development of working relationships

Safety systems maintenance

Incident investigations

Compliance with HSE legislation

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)

Job description

VANRATH are working in partnership with a growing and very successful construction / engineering business 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.
• To develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement.
• To create & maintain safe systems of work (RAMS etc) and ensure these are being effectively applied. Driving continual improvement.
• To complete/maintain HSE Site, Workshop & Equipment inspections & records.
• To complete incident investigations and identify and implement improvement measures.
• Become aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.
• To attend necessary meetings as required.
• To undertake assigned work in a professional and efficient way, in compliance with current HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and the company's Integrated Management Systems.
• To communicate in a professional, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in all your dealings with clients and customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your department and the Company, and you should behave accordingly.
• To behave in a professional manner and always cooperate with all other members of staff.
• Deliver regular toolbox & induction talks.

What you will need to succeed:

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Proven HSE experience for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience of working in New Build and M&E construction environments.
• Experience of undertaking health and safety audits.
• Experience of lifting operations and associated 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 the strictest confidence via Vanrath.

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