Junior Health & Safety Officer

Summerhill Construction Co.; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cork is seeking motivated Junior Health & Safety officers to ensure the highest standards of safety on-site. This role involves site inspections, audits, and providing support to site teams. Ideal candidates will hold a diploma in Health & Safety, possess strong communication skills, and have a proactive attitude towards safety management.

Benefits

Full time/permanent employment

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development & training opportunities

Great working conditions

Qualifications

• Health & Safety background required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure safety protocols are met.
• Report to the Health & Safety Manager and senior officers.
• Complete relevant paperwork and ensure it is processed.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Diploma Health & Safety & Welfare at Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Due to continuing expansion, Summerhill Construction are seeking motivated Junior Health & Safety officers to join our team. The successful candidates will work across various projects.

Summerhill Construction is a diverse and experienced family-run contractor based in Donoughmore Co. Cork. Summerhill Construction, in operation for over 50 years, have successfully completed projects of varying scale and complexity throughout Cork and Nationwide, providing construction solutions, across all sectors and supplying clients with the highest quality of service. Our philosophy is to deliver high-quality, efficient, cost-effective projects through professional, well managed processes.

Summerhill invests in people and training and ensures that the highest standards of quality, health and safety are adhered to. We consistently strive to be a progressive, open employer focusing on development and growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager and senior officers, the candidate will be eager to learn and be confident in conducting site inspections, audits and developing procedures and regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career within the construction industry in an exciting, growing firm.

Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to:

• Health and Safety ensuring all of the requirements are adhered to and that safety protocols on site are of the highest possible standard
• Report into the Health & Safety Manager and senior officers
• Remain up-to-date with current health & safety policies and procedures
• Liaise with site teams regularly and be the point of contact for Health & Safety
• Conduct site inspections, audits, site walks and reports
• Complete all relevant paperwork and ensure it is processed and actioned
• Ensure Health & Safety has a major presence on site
• Conduct Health & Safety briefings
• Attend site meetings
• Liaise with the client and ensure any requirements are met
• Complete any other relevant duties

Key Skills & Experience

A successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Diploma Health & Safety & Welfare at Work
• Valid Safe Pass
• Health & Safety background
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to take initiative and work both individually and as a strong team player

Company Benefits

• Full time/permanent employment
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Great working conditions with a progressive company

This job description is intended to cover the minimum duties and responsibilities required for this role. This is subject to review and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time in line with operational needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation. Immediate start available and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Summerhill Construction is an equal opportunities employer and recognises its responsibility to provide fair treatment and equality of opportunity to both employees and prospective employees, in access to employment, conditions of employment, training and development, and in other employment decisions without discrimination.