Health and Safety Officer

Impulse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer for a large company based in Ashbourne Co Meath

This is a Permanent position and a full time role

The role of Health & Safety Officer is to be based in in Ashbourne  but travel will be involved.

This role is to support the day-to-day management and all aspects of Health & Safety.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibility for the supporting the ongoing maintenance and development of the Health & Safety Management Systems, including:

• To communicate effectively throughout the company on H&S issues and to actively participate in management meetings.

• To provide reports relating to H&S as necessary to management.

• To support the business needs of the company through innovative and efficient approaches in achieving compliance requirements that enhance the continuing development and growth of the company.

 • To carry out risk assessment and hazard identification;

• To effectively communicate H&S requirements to staff through meetings, toolbox talks and learn from events.

• To coordinate, manage and deliver EHS related training, (company requirements, procedures new legal requirements etc.), inductions, staff training etc.;

• To report on incidents and accidents and monitor follow up actions;

• To monitor objectives and promote their delivery;

• To carry out H&S audits and inspections.

 • Issue and track PPE requirements.

• Liaise with site team to ensure health and safety documentation is up to date Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience:

• Third level qualification in Health & Safety is required.

• At least 2 years’ experience within a Health & Safety regulated role is required.

• Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 • Ability to deliver training.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

 • Full clean drivers licence required.

 • Experience of RAMS & method statements Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

Job Category: Health and Safety Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ashbourne

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