Welcome to Mosney Village, an Irish family run business set in 80 acres of green space along the coastline of East County Meath. We are home to over 900 residents from over 30 countries.
Mosney Village is comprised of over 300 houses, bungalows and apartments which allow residents to live independently in a safe environment.
The Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for leading the health and safety function across the business.
Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will provide technical support on occupational safety ergonomic issues and other relevant health and safety issues.
You will help maintain a safe working environment with a detail-oriented professional approach and a strong background in health and safety.
Your Duties:
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and processes.
* Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation.
* Oversee environmental management and identify opportunities for energy and carbon reduction.
* Manage and develop site Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures.
* Ensure contractor safety management arrangements are established and implemented.
* Complete DSE workstation assessments.
* Manage and file H&S documentation.
* Schedule and lead H&S meetings and drive improvements.
* Provide guidance on H&S matters to staff, contractors, site visitors and management.
* Conduct site inspections, audits, hazard identification and risk assessments.
* Regularly review and update Company Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statement.
* Investigate accidents and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
* Review sub-contractors Safety Statements and Safety Compliance.
* Issue and track PPE requirements.
* Oversee the fire safety function within the business.
* Liaise with the HR department to organise necessary training.
The Successful Candidate:
* Can Communicate with Influence - An effective communicator with excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
* Is Positive and Resilient - A positive attitude towards work, the business and the team.
* Striving to perform your best at all times and be a positive influence within the team.
* A Key Asset - Supportive of the whole team, working together to achieve the best outcome.
* Customer Focused - Keeping the customer the focus of what you do, going the extra mile to exceed expectations and impress while building a rapport.
Your Qualification & Experience:
* Relevant Health & Safety Qualification/Degree.
* Experience of implementing Health & Safety management systems, as well as Emergency Preparedness & Response.
* Knowledge of H&S Legislation and best practices.
* At least 2 years experience within a Health & Safety regulated role is required.
* Full clean drivers license required.
* Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.
* Ability to deliver training Train the trainer qualified.
* Flexible to change, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with excellent organisational skills.
* Proactive attitude.
* Team player and able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external clients.
* Excellent Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills fluent written and spoken English is required.
* Strong PC skills,advanced in MS Office 365.
* Experience of working with MS Share Point for reporting incidents & storing data is desirable but not essential.