Health & Safety Graduate

Vickerstock; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national residential construction firm is seeking a Health & Safety Graduate for a site-based role. You will work within a professional team, supporting Health & Safety standards and ensuring compliance on-site. This position offers a starting salary of up to €40k and numerous benefits such as health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary up to €40k

Performance-related bonus

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

Professional development funding

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Tax saver - travel and bike to work

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Health & Safety (or a related discipline).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present clear findings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of risk assessments.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Assist site management in meeting statutory Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

3rd level qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a national residential construction firm on the appointment of a Health & Safety Graduate.

This is an exciting, site-based graduate opportunity, where you will gain invaluable experience as part of a professional Health & Safety team.

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary up to €40k - dependant on experience.
• Performance related bonus
• Full health insurance
• Annual salary review
• Continuous professional development programme & funding
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Pension scheme with matching contributions

In your new role:

• Work as part of the construction management team to help ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Support the continuous improvement of Health & Safety standards, both within the management system and on-site
• Monitor and enforce compliance with the company's Health & Safety Management System
• Identify site-specific hazards and ensure they are captured within documentation and addressed practically on site
• Maintain site folders and statutory records, ensuring they are up to date and accurate
• Assist site management in meeting statutory Health & Safety requirements
• Support the development and implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Assist with contractor compliance monitoring and coordination of safe working practices
• Carry out Health & Safety site audits and support site management in addressing any non-conformances
• Contribute to accident and incident investigations, helping to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of toolbox talks and safety communications

What you will need to succeed:

• A 3rd level qualification in Health & Safety (or a related discipline)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present clear findings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach
• A team player with the ability to engage confidently with people at all levels
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Willingness to take responsibility for designated tasks and contribute proactively to site safety

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Previous work experience in a Health & Safety related role (e.g. placement or site experience)
• Experience delivering or contributing to training or toolbox talks

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.