Our client is one of Ireland’s leading Mechanical & Process engineering organisations. This has been achieved through dedicated, professional staff and a strong focus on Health, Safety, and the Environment,

The company is ISO 14001accredited. To enable further business growth and development, the company is now seeking to hire an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join the team on an exciting project in Cork.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role. This is a site-based role and the majority of the work will be in Cork.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

·         Work effectively with the Project Manager and Construction Team with the implementation of the Integrated Management System

·         Provide EHS support to the site team

·         Maintain EHS documentation and training records

·         Ensure the site is adequately set up with a Site-Specific Construction EHS Plan.

·         Assist with the development of Risk Assessments & Method Statements

·         Carry out site safety inspections and behavioural audits

·         Become familiar with and promote the ‘Leo Lynch’s Zero Quest – Zero Harm and Zero Defects.

·         Report and Investigate incidents when they occur and ensure root causes are identified, mitigated and communicated.

·         Communicate Safety Alerts through Toolbox Talk on a scheduled basis.

·         Ensure statutory forms and inspections are complete and recorded in a timely fashion.

·         Drive a safety culture by being a champion of best practice; conducting training for new and existing employees on the importance of health and safety on the job; and by suggesting improvements to existing methods of work

·         Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by the EHS Manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Qualifications / Skills

·         Relevant Health and Safety Diploma / Degree.

·         Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role.

·         Manual handling instructor

·         Experience in construction in the role of supporting PSCS.

·         Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external clients.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Generous package available for the right candidate.

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Emmet West at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.