Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

My client, a family owned engineering contractor, seek to hire a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer.

This role will come with a company vehicle & will cover the West of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Safety checks and inspections on all company sites, as required by the Safety Management System and laws.

• Work with the SHEQ Lead and Senior Management to deal with safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) matters and help reach SHEQ goals.

• Go to safety meetings and share ideas or updates.

• Help create, update, and share health and safety rules, risk checks, and safe work procedures.

• Write project-specific work plans.

• Help look into any accidents, near misses, or unsafe situations. Write reports, suggest fixes, and watch for repeating problems.

• Lead or help with safety training and introductions for managers and employees.

• Spread safety awareness through talks, posters, and safety campaigns. Encourage everyone to report good safety actions and near misses.

• Help maintain and improve the company's safety and quality certifications (Safe-T-Cert, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001).

• Support site teams with SHEQ paperwork and record-keeping.

Education & Qualifications

• Level 6 or higher qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.

• A full, clean driving licence.

• Basic knowledge of Safe-T-Cert, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems (preferred).

• At least 2 years of experience.