Health and Safety Officer

Brightpath Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Recruitment is seeking a Contract Health and Safety Officer for a project in Limerick City. The candidate will join a main contractor renowned for an accident-free environment and a strong safety reputation in the construction sector.

The role covers accident investigations, site inspections, training development, and ongoing EHS system support, ensuring adherence to Irish legislation and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience working in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, 9001, 14001 & 45001; internal auditing.
• Experience working with Hammertech is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Complete weekly site inspections and monthly site audits.
• Develop and complete internal training.
• Support the project teams with regard to the day to day running of the EHS management system.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Construction Regulations 2013, and keep the business updated on legislative and industry changes.

Skills

Investigate incidents

Site inspections

Training development

EHS management

Construction safety knowledge

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Hammertech

Job description

Contract Health and Safety Officer - Limerick City

Join a main contractor with a s safety management system that has ensured an accident free environment and an outstanding reputation in the construction sector.

They have built strong working relationships with prestigious clients in a variety of sectors, ensuring their continued success and facilitating this expansion.

Our client now have an immediaterequirement for an experienced Health and Safety Officer, to be project based on an exciting new commercial development in Limerick City.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Complete weekly site inspections and monthly site audits.
• Develop and complete internal training.
• Support the project teams with regard to the day to day running of the EHS management system.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Construction Regulations 2013, and keep the business updated on legislative and industry changes.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience working in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, 9001, 14001 & 45001- internal auditing.
• Experience working with Hammertech is desirablebut not essential

All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.